Alberta Election Called
by Temple Scott Associates
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced today that the Alberta legislature has been dissolved and that a provincial election has been called for Monday May 29. Smith has been Premier since she took over from Jason Kenney as head of the United Conservative Party in October 2022.
Rachel Notley, leader of the Opposition NDP, was Premier from 2015 to 2019. She officially launched her candidacy an hour after the election was called. “The fact is, it’s time for a better government,” said Notley. “One that focuses on what matters to you.”
CFA’S ADVOCACY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2023
- Educating Public Officials About Franchising
- Access to Labour for Franchisors and Franchisees
- Access to Capital
- Common Employer: Adopt the 4 Factor Test
- Ensuring a Fair Playing Field for Franchised Business under Environmental Legislation
Ensuring a Fair Playing Field for Franchised Business under Environmental Legislation
The CFA’s members are working hard to lead in environmental compliance. We accept our position in the environmental field and will continue to lead by example.
RELEVANT NEWS
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Have Your Say on the Employment Standards Act
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ADDITIONAL STORIES OF INTEREST
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