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A newly tabled bill would allow Albertans to propose legislative and policy changes for consideration by the provincial government, and force referendums on constitutional matters.
Bill 51, the Citizen Initiative Act, would seek to provide Albertans “a more powerful voice,” according to Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu, who put forth the proposed legislation Tuesday afternoon.
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If passed, any eligible Alberta voter could bring forward an “initiative” for consideration under provisions of the Act. Initiatives would include proposals for legislation, policy or constitutional referendums.
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A newly tabled bill would allow Albertans to propose legislative and policy changes for consideration by the provincial government, and force referendums on constitutional matters.
Bill 51, the Citizen Initiative Act, would seek to provide Albertans “a more powerful voice,” according to Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu, who put forth the proposed legislation Tuesday afternoon.
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If passed, any eligible Alberta voter could bring forward an “initiative” for consideration under provisions of the Act. Initiatives would include proposals for legislation, policy or constitutional referendums.
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Alberta’s justice ministry will see a $65-million cut to operating expenses this year which the province says is due to continued modernization efforts.
The provincial budget released Thursday shows the ministry’s operating expense for 2021-22 is $1.3 billion, which is $65 million less than the forecasted expense for the 2020-21 budget.
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Blaise Boehmer, spokesman for Justice Minister Kaycee Madu, said the province is focusing on technology and updating processes to modernize services, such as those within the courts.
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