Dear Friends,
One of the main challenges we face in our federal system of government – where powers are divided between two distinct levels of government – is providing democratic representation at the national level for issues that impact only parts of the country. An example is the Liberal government’s legislation to ‘Build a Green Economy on the Prairies’. This is in addition to the various oversteps in regulatory jurisdiction that this government has undertaken, and their plan for a ‘just transition’ of jobs that have paid this country’s bills for generations – with little concern for the consequences, nor the notion that there are provincial governments already moving in this direction, with the input of industry and post-secondary institutions. The legislation in question was opposed by 51 of the 62 Members of Parliament from the Prairies, along with all three provincial governments. The bulk of votes from other parts of the country have dictated an overstep into provincial responsibility. It’s one of the democratic nuances with which we grapple, and for which we are looking for more representative solutions. Rest assured I will be watching this development closely.
In that regard, I will be hosting a meet and greet at the Marda Loop Communities Association Hall from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on February 11 to discuss any issues you wish to raise and answer any questions you may have about my stance on issues. I’m always pleased to hear from you directly. Refer to my website below for more information.
I might see you at the Beltline Bonspiel on Saturday, February 18, hosted by the Beltline Neighborhoods Association. Local Calgary teams compete in an outdoor curling tournament in front of the Lougheed House. Drop-by anytime between 12:00 and 5:00 pm to enjoy live music and to sample local food.
Please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 403-244-1880 and keep up-to-date on my work in Parliament on my website, GregMcLeanMP.ca.
Sincerely,
Greg McLean
MP – Calgary Centre Greg McLean proudly serves the following Communities: Altadore, Alyth, Bankview, Bel-Aire , Bonnybrook, Britannia, Burns Industrial, Chinatown, Cliff Bungalow , Connaught (Beltline), Currie, Downtown East Village, Downtown West End, Eau Claire, Elbow Park, Elboya, Erlton, Garrison Green, Garrison Woods, Highfield, Inglewood, Killarney-Glengarry, Lincoln Park, Lower Mount Royal, Manchester, Manchester Industrial, Marda Loop, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Mission, Mount Royal, North Glenmore Park, Parkhill, Ramsay, Richmond-Knob Hill, Rideau Park, River Park, Roxboro, Rutland Park, Scarboro, Scarboro/Sunalta West, Shaganappi, South Calgary, Sunalta, Upper Mount Royal, Victoria Park, Windsor Park
