Unveiling the snappy slogan “Yes to TMX,” Savage said the campaign will tell Canadians, and their federal government, about why the country should say “yes” to the project. I prefer it over hand clapping,” he said, adding - to quote Trainor - “I’m all about the bass: no treble.” Say yes to … uh … the pipelineĮnergy Minister Sonya Savage announced a new pro-pipeline campaign in Ottawa Wednesday. “It is a practice that I personally find some enjoyment in. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. NDP MLAs also said they’re suspicious of government introducing a slough of changes in an “omnibus” motion - many of which weren’t in the party platform.Īs for banning desk-thumping, that’s where Edmonton-Centre MLA David Shephard draws the line. She also said it’s nice for MLAs to introduce their family and constituents, suggesting a time limit might be appropriate to preserve the century-old Alberta tradition. New MLAs have just four days of experience working under the current rules, she said.

On Tuesday night, NDP deputy leader Sarah Hoffman unsuccessfully attempted to send the rule changes to a committee to mull over for up to six months. Unable to outlaw floor crossing, government house leader Jason Nixon has proposed the assembly “express its opposition to the practice of members changing their caucus affiliation.” The next issue of Edmonton Journal Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.

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