CTF says politicians’ vacations show Albertans need recall legislation

By Dave Naylor

“Premier Jason Kenney said he doesn’t think he can sanction elected officials for travelling abroad while families and businesses were locked down during the holidays, but voters are certainly up to the job,” said the CTF ’s Alberta Director, Franco Terrazzano.

The controversy of Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard’s Hawaiian jaunt during a pandemic shows the need for the UCP to bring in their promised recall legislation, says the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

“Premier Jason Kenney said he doesn’t think he can sanction elected officials for travelling abroad while families and businesses were locked down during the holidays, but voters are certainly up to the job,” said the CTF ’s Alberta Director, Franco Terrazzano.

“Albertans deserve the right to hold politicians accountable and that’s why we need recall legislation now.