As Albertans we’re proud of our strong economy and our unshakeable belief that we can do anything we put our minds to. We know we can build stronger, more resilient and sustainable communities for future generations of Albertans. That focus on building is the foundation of the Building Alberta Plan. The plan is based on what Albertans told us is important: continuing to create good jobs and grow our economy, taking care of vulnerable Albertans and building an even better quality of life. The Building Alberta Plan demonstrates how we will continue to deliver on Albertans’ priorities. The plan’s three areas of focus – investing in families and communities, living within our means, and opening new markets for Alberta’s resources – set the stage for a stronger, more prosperous Alberta that can adapt to an ever-changing global economy. We’re investing in families and communities by building the new roads, schools, and health facilities we need, and strengthening programs that support children, families, seniors and vulnerable Albertans. We’re already building the first wave of 50 new schools and 70 school modernizations as well as starting to develop family care clinics in 24 communities. This means every child can reach their full potential and every Albertan has a home in the health care system. It means more schools in growing communities, safe modern roads and new infrastructure for a better quality of life. We’re living within our means by challenging every dollar government spends, investing wisely and saving for the future. We’ve said no to tax increases and a sales tax in order to attract new companies, new jobs and new growth to Alberta. We introduced a zero percent spending increase in Budget 2013 and results-based budgeting to ensure the dollars we’re spending are delivering real results. And, we’re putting in place a legislated savings plan to grow the Heritage Fund for the first time in 25 years. Public sector employees, including teachers, doctors and government managers are leading by example with multi-year wage freezes. MLAs have also taken a wage-freeze. It’s the responsible thing to do. We’re opening new markets in Asia and other parts of the world for Alberta’s resources. Instead of relying on the United States to buy our exports such as oil and gas, beef, agricultural products and lumber, we’re developing markets in other parts of the world. This will lead to fairer prices, more economic opportunity, investment, jobs and revenues to support the programs and services Albertans rely on. We’re leading the creation of the Canadian Energy Strategy and supporting ways to get our oil to coasts where it can be shipped to world markets. Quite simply, we can’t afford to stop building Alberta. Our quality of life depends on it. I encourage you to take a few minutes to review the plan at BuildingAlbertaPlan.ca and see how it will work for you, your family and your community. I look forward to hearing your ideas for how we can address challenges and build on our successes.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:00:47 +0000
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