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The UCP government is not trustworthy

The current UCP government has shown themselves to be corrupt, undemocratic and duplicitous. Their ideology underpins all decisions to monetize education, healthcare and all natural resources. The blatant manipulation and influence on the office of tge Alberta Energy Regulator by the ministry of Energy Brian Jean is an example of The UCPs hovernments complete lack of ethics in dealing with important designs that will permanently influence the environment. The UCP cannot be trusted to oversee any environmental assessment role in approving industry or land use.

The Alberta government looks out for their own interest, period.

The draft Co‑operation Agreement Between Alberta and Canada is just another way for Alberta to try and undermine Indigenous Led-Assessments, Knowledge and Rights that would safe-guard the health and longterm cumulative effects of these projects on waters, land, fish habitats, migration species and environmental challenges to come. A few examples of this agreement that stood out to me:1: “AND WHEREAS Alberta has exclusive legislative jurisdiction over the development, conservation and management of non-renewable natural resources in the province…”This is FALSE and does not uphold the reality of Indigenous Rights and Treaty, legally in place with the Crown before Alberta was…

Environmental degradation impacts the health and wellbeing of Albertans; especially Indigenous Albertans

Environmental degradation is not an abstract policy concern, it is a direct threat to the physical, mental, emotional, and cultural well‑being of Indigenous peoples across Alberta. When lands, waters, and ecosystems are damaged, the impacts are not limited to wildlife or landscapes. They are carried in the bodies, minds, and daily lives of the people whose identities, food systems, and cultural practices are inseparable from the land.1. Physical Health ImpactsEnvironmental degradation contributes to a wide range of physical health harms for Indigenous communities, including:Contaminated air, water, and soilIndustrial emissions, wildfire smoke, tailings, spills, and cumulative pollution increase exposure to Fine…

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