Critical Alberta Issues in the Post-Klein Era (Part 1)

With an overheated booming provincial economy, key challenges face the new Conservative Stelmach Team, including: The need for alternative energy programs, Long term planning for royalties and when the resources run out, Affordable housing for an expanding population, Oil sands and Kyoto: is there any reconciliation of benefit to Alberta?, and The democratic deficit: can we expect more of the same? Brian Mason, leader of the provincial New Democratic Party, will provide his perspective on these issues and how they should be addressed. Speaker: Brian Mason, MLA, Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party Brian Mason served as a City of Edmonton Councilor of Ward 3 for eleven years beginning in 1989. He was re-elected three times. In 2000 he was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly in a by-election. He is in his third term as representative of Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood. Brian Mason became leader of the New Democrat Opposition in 2004. Moderator: Sylvia Campbell Retired high school teacher, environmentalist. Location: Sven Ericksen’s Family Restaurant (lower level) 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, Alberta Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. / Cost: $8.00 includes lunch Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca