Provincial Priorities Act
Companion to Alberta's Provincial Priorities Act. Requires federal-provincial funding agreements to clear a provincial review before money flows to Alberta municipalities, post-secondary institutions, or non-profits. Critics argue it adds friction to federal climate, housing, and child-care funding reaching beneficiaries in the province.
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Companion to Bill 31. Requires federal-provincial funding agreements to clear a provincial review before money flows to Alberta municipalities, post-secondary institutions, or non-profits. Critics argue it adds friction to federal climate, housing, and child-care funding reaching beneficiaries.
Issues this bill touches
- Federalism & Quebec
Provincial Priorities Act: lets Alberta refuse or modify federal-provincial agreements.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
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Sponsored by
Danielle SmithUCPOfficial source
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