tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post1567882297832079456..comments2023-09-22T06:22:50.820-06:00Comments on Ken Chapman: Stelmach's Cabinet Is Both Progressive and Conservative.kenchapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-34187039511063700672008-04-06T06:06:00.000-06:002008-04-06T06:06:00.000-06:00Face the facts and quit carping - your boy Denis d...Face the facts and quit carping - your boy Denis did not and is not going to make the Parliamentary Assistant cut. <BR/><BR/>Read the Justice mandate letter - thin gruel...to my mind. <BR/><BR/>I have read parts of Hogg and I do know a few things about Canadian Consititutional Law 101.<BR/><BR/>Listen up!!! All the real Constitutional issues impacting Alberta will be handled by Ron Stevens in Interntional and Intergovernmental Affairs...not Justice as the lead but they will be obviously involved as legal advisors.<BR/><BR/>Stevens has the political experience on these matters which is more vital right now. And he has the confidence Cabinet, Caucus and the Premier becasue of his experience, ability and status as Deputy Premier.<BR/><BR/>Move on Anon - this issue is dead!!! Denis is not in the political/power mainstream this time and 2 newbies in any portfolio is not wise at any time anyway.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-67585922206521622062008-04-05T18:58:00.000-06:002008-04-05T18:58:00.000-06:00What on earth are you talking about? Justice is b...What on earth are you talking about? Justice is by far THE most active ministry in terms of legislation and also in terms of advising other departments of their legislation.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps a read of Peter Hogg's Constitutional Law 101 would be in order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-60025542914244757842008-03-25T20:20:00.000-06:002008-03-25T20:20:00.000-06:00Anon - WHAT are you talking about? What amount of...Anon - WHAT are you talking about? What amount of legislation is coming out of Justice??? The Mandate Letters have not even been distributed yet. <BR/><BR/>Justice is not going to be an active legislation source. Besides the Government House Leader deals with most of the stickhandling and heavy lifting in that regard. He already has an assistant and 2 Deputies.<BR/><BR/>Denis is not going to be elevated beyond the backbench. Deal with it and get over it. Besides...it could be worse...he could be Guy.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-8795552214665318432008-03-25T18:54:00.000-06:002008-03-25T18:54:00.000-06:00The Minister of Justice would be the first one who...The Minister of Justice would be the first one who needs a PA given the amount of legislation that needs to be carried. I think Denis would make a good one - he proved to be a hard worker in the campaign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-15154573163947735492008-03-16T11:16:00.000-06:002008-03-16T11:16:00.000-06:00Why does the Minister of Justice need an assistant...Why does the Minister of Justice need an assistant? The job is not that demanding these days in terms of legislation, tack forces and consultations etc. - the stuff of the PA's.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-2741987145200113232008-03-16T00:09:00.000-06:002008-03-16T00:09:00.000-06:00The Attorney General doesn't have a parliamentary ...The Attorney General doesn't have a parliamentary assistant. Expect one of the lawyers to take that post later, likely Jonathan Denis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-19509615424575604232008-03-14T01:01:00.000-06:002008-03-14T01:01:00.000-06:00Rhetoric is simply the art of using words to convi...Rhetoric is simply the art of using words to convince. These days it's taken on a connotation of empty words, but for those who care to dig a little (as in, read the article conveniently linked,) the substance is there.<BR/><BR/>"Numerous studies and reports show P3s often end up costing taxpayers more than when governments simply borrow money, but Stelmach is still pursuing P3s not just for roads, but schools as well. In fact, some of the schools pulled from Stelmach’s pre-election goodie bag will be P3s. “[Stelmach] still defends P3s for infrastructure as saving taxpayers’ money, but he never once has provided a shred of evidence… to show that that’s the case,”"<BR/><BR/>However, maybe he was just cowed by Klein. Maybe now that Klein's gone, the 7 billion dollars of infrastructure deficit he allowed to build while the costs to fix it were far lower will end up being seen as the anomoly, after all, what's 7 billion between friends, right? It's not as if being Minister of Infrastructure gave him any power to do anything about it.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the Washington Envoy post really isn't a 200,000/yr patronage appointment, and maybe his stint as agricultural minister where he promoted industrial-scale livestock projects without any concern for the environment until public pressure became huge and the evidence from his own department of these projects being heavy pollutants was overwhelming.<BR/><BR/>Maybe all that history is just so much rhetoric.. but it convinces me all the same.<BR/><BR/>I'm not arguing against Stelmach's character at all. He seems a friendly enough fellow, and probably really believes that he's trying to do the right thing.<BR/><BR/>I just don't think he even knows what that is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-91326245767499689562008-03-13T22:24:00.000-06:002008-03-13T22:24:00.000-06:00Thank God Dave Hancock was booted from Health. He...Thank God Dave Hancock was booted from Health. He did nothing the whole time - I say no improvements no job. Stelmach is to be commended for kicking out one of the least productive members of the team. It is much better to have him in Education which is a much easier role (i.e. let the universities decide the use of the funds).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-13922683346938065702008-03-13T15:13:00.000-06:002008-03-13T15:13:00.000-06:00But eh - you may not realize that I know this man ...But eh - you may not realize that I know this man personally and have worked with him in the PC Party ever since he was elected. <BR/><BR/>I know his values and that video clip reflects the nature of the man I know...it is not the full measure of my assessment of him.<BR/><BR/>the key is he is prepared to take a policy position based on his values and the needs of the environment and not get caught up in the power politics that is the default position of too may politicians these days.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-5905839841690510472008-03-13T14:59:00.000-06:002008-03-13T14:59:00.000-06:00Ken: I've seen the video you're referring too. I h...Ken: I've seen the video you're referring too. I have to say that 30 seconds of grainy footage from an all-candidates panel, in which Renner says he would not be against CEMA's recommendations, does not make up for his incredibly weak climate change plan. Actions speak louder than words and until Renner puts his money where his mouth is painting him as progressive is simply political spin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-64500121653123651092008-03-13T14:16:00.000-06:002008-03-13T14:16:00.000-06:00Jennifer - how do you Anon does not know what a P3...Jennifer - how do you Anon does not know what a P3 is and facts are debatable simply because people disagree with them...that is usually the essence of debate - disagreement over facxts. <BR/><BR/>P3s are man made constructs so the gravity metaphor does not work so much either.<BR/><BR/>Anon is being rhetorical more than he/she is being helpful. He/she is therefore easily dismissed based just on what he/she actually said without more. <BR/><BR/>No need to respond in kind to my mind...people are not stupid and the get it when someone is myopic or shallowly self-absorbed.<BR/><BR/>It's the blogosphere Jennifer and therefore full of wit, wisdom, fun, foolishness and yes - idiocy - isn't that great ;~)kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-50566112181914226682008-03-13T12:25:00.000-06:002008-03-13T12:25:00.000-06:00I think anon 2:01 needs to learn what P3's really ...I think anon 2:01 needs to learn what P3's really are before making asinine comments like that. It's sad when people think facts are debateable simply because they disagree with it. I mean, if anon 2:01 didn't like gravity would he just insult it and not believe it as well?<BR/><BR/>scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-22600291065395438842008-03-13T08:46:00.000-06:002008-03-13T08:46:00.000-06:00His CEMA letter response in the campaign is the mo...His CEMA letter response in the campaign is the most public proof of his progressive approach. This is where a diverse group of oil sand stakeholders including industry ENGOS and aboriginal leaders want a partial moratorium on further oil sands leases until 2011 - and he agreed with it. <BR/><BR/>There is a video on the Calgarygrit blog a couple of weeks back with Renner saying this at a public forum. Check it out.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-82050778125033641532008-03-13T06:10:00.000-06:002008-03-13T06:10:00.000-06:00Wow, Ken, unsurprisingly we have completely differ...Wow, Ken, unsurprisingly we have completely different views on the Environment Minister. I wish you would elaborate on why you think Renner is so progressive. I'm judging him based on what was accomplished last term: not a whole lot (beyond an embarrassing climate change "plan").Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-55881691006304732722008-03-13T02:01:00.000-06:002008-03-13T02:01:00.000-06:00You mean like make more P3s? You know, the Pork Pr...You mean like make more P3s? You know, the Pork Provided Promptly deals?<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/news-views/news/ed-stelmach-forgotten-years" REL="nofollow"/> and prepare folks. It's about all we can do right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-72408061016662030092008-03-12T23:32:00.000-06:002008-03-12T23:32:00.000-06:00Don't forget the monsterous Klein Cabinetwhen he w...Don't forget the monsterous Klein Cabinetwhen he won 74 seats. <BR/><BR/>The big difference between Ralph's last Cabinets and Selmach's first is Ed's team will actually get somethings accomplished.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-89387403019246934822008-03-12T22:58:00.000-06:002008-03-12T22:58:00.000-06:00Stelmach likes big government. This cabinet is hug...Stelmach likes big government. This cabinet is huge compared to Premier Ralph's lean cabinet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com