The Legislature continues its break until October 31st. There are no scheduled committee meetings until the end of October either, but that’s subject to change pending the results of the United Conservative Party leadership race.
The Province is looking for an Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner. The deadline for applications is July 25th, so if you have a “background in executive-level leadership, investigative and management experience” and want to investigate government wrongdoing or bureaucratic unfairness, go ahead and throw your hat in the ring.
Alberta’s biggest party, the Calgary Stampede, is in full swing. Stampede-goers will have their choice of pancake breakfasts to attend, served with a side order of politics. Sitting MPs and MLAs, as well as potential leadership hopefuls for the United Conservative Party and the Conservative Party of Canada will be vying for votes over flapjacks. Vote with your stomach! There are almost 100 breakfasts over the duration of Stampede.
