tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post2523784338900515746..comments2023-11-02T06:37:23.839-06:00Comments on daveberta.ca: alison redford: talking about human rights huntingdavebertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06822739409684978316noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-67981879280396004212008-04-29T17:07:00.000-06:002008-04-29T17:07:00.000-06:00Seeing that the inclusion of sexual orientation in...Seeing that the inclusion of sexual orientation in the Charter has opened the door to a multiplicity of abuses, and the Feds now want to revise it, it is wise that the province wait. Redford is wise to pick her issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-4569971957290796552008-04-29T10:12:00.000-06:002008-04-29T10:12:00.000-06:00It has yet to be proven that the Red Tories have a...It has yet to be proven that the Red Tories have any more voice, or greater role to play, in this government than in Klein's. Dave Hancock, with considerably more political weight than novice Redford, was unable to act on Human Rights Act amendment, and Ron Stevens, ever the precise and correct lawyer, and one of the smartest members of the Tory caucus, was also frozen on this front. <BR/><BR/>Putting aside Redford's impressive attributes, this issue is among a long list of others where Albertans are waiting for some sense of direction from the top leadership. Hopefully, it won't be simply to launch a PR campaign, as seems to be the case on our serious environmental problems. (BTW, how is it that hunting is a priority policy issue given everything else we have in front of us as a province?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-24046319780923378072008-04-29T08:54:00.000-06:002008-04-29T08:54:00.000-06:00One of those brilliant investigative reporters was...One of those brilliant investigative reporters wasting oxygen in the press gallery should take a look into Redford's resume claims. That is, if they remember how to dial a telephone. My guess is that half of it is bullshit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-67830207482994751732008-04-28T20:39:00.000-06:002008-04-28T20:39:00.000-06:00Just who we don't need as a Justice Minister - not...Just who we don't need as a Justice Minister - not only a lawyer but one with a Human Rights background as well as being a "progressive". <BR/><BR/>Highly unlikely she will support removing the freedom of speech sections/draconian investigate authority in the AB Human Rights Commission.<BR/><BR/>Finally, someone is noticing the the AB HRC falls under Culture and Community Spirit rather than where it should be - under the Department of Justice because it is a quasi-judicial body. <BR/><BR/>This in itself is a joke and is probably less positive than where it was last housed - Culture, Recreation, Tourism, Parks. There was an opportunity to modify, if not totally begin dismantling the AB HRC but this is not going to happen now. <BR/><BR/>Where are the two ministers - Justice/Culture - in terms of buying into what Barbara Hall (ON HRC) is selling - more, rather than less draconian powers for her agency.<BR/><BR/>I would have thought her maiden speech in the legislature might have been involved with Justice - like how she is going to move Jackie Tran out of the country or at least where this issue stands at the moment.<BR/><BR/>So far the Culture Minister is concerned with the film industry getting funding. As far as I know, he has not said one word about the AB HRC. This while there is a tremendous amount of under-reporting going on in the MSM (fear of civil suit based) as regards the mess that is the Canadian Human Rights Commission/CHRT with the AB HRC not far behind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-58773038116331100112008-04-28T19:23:00.000-06:002008-04-28T19:23:00.000-06:00For a minute there,Dave,I thought you and Chapman ...For a minute there,Dave,I thought you and Chapman were hit by the same bolt of lightening.There seems to be a notion of discontent from Mr Chapman in relation to the GOA.Understandably so considering his priorities are not that of Mr Chapmans(Economy trumps Environment).Then to hear you speak highly of M.Redford left me confused til I read on..Thank God you are still OK!!!Musical Chairs can be a reasonable explanation as to why Mr.Blackett answered the question.I am not so sure our province can wait for the new Ministers to get up to speed.God help us!!!!Keep them on their toes DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-73096648033251983002008-04-28T17:25:00.000-06:002008-04-28T17:25:00.000-06:00She's working very closely on some legislation wit...She's working very closely on some legislation with neighbouring backbencher Jonathan Denis. Wonder what this means??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-68379685974860210862008-04-28T16:40:00.000-06:002008-04-28T16:40:00.000-06:00Perhaps Red Tories should have realized that votin...Perhaps Red Tories should have realized that voting on mass for a government that, as a whole, would reject progressive legislation and fiscal responsibility would lead to this exact situation. Welcome to change that works for Albertans.<BR/><BR/>Two big Redford promises to watch...<BR/> -Securing a ring road deal in southwest Calgary before the next election.<BR/>-Establishing Mount Royal University before the next election.<BR/><BR/>Redford won by about 3%. Cabinet position or no, if she doesn't address these two big issues, she’d better hope the upcoming restructuring of the electoral boundaries boots Lakeview out of Elbow and bring Altador (where she lives in Calgary-Currie) in.Matt Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123709371556797125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-67942707995801158302008-04-28T15:02:00.000-06:002008-04-28T15:02:00.000-06:00It has long been a shameful reality that the Alber...It has long been a shameful reality that the Alberta Conservatives haven't done anything to respond to the Supreme Court ruling. Even with Hancock as Justice Minister the province failed to change any of the current legislation. I'm not holding my breath for Redford but I can be hopeful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-54041595257110105152008-04-28T15:00:00.000-06:002008-04-28T15:00:00.000-06:00Progressive Conservatives need to walk the talk. R...<B>Progressive</B> Conservatives need to walk the talk. Redford is impressive, but she needs to prove her Red Tory credentials and that she's just not another crony.<BR/><BR/>The urban MLAs need to start flexing their muscles against the rural Tory machine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com