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Alberta Political Calendar 13 February 2017

The following items have been added to the calendar this week. Click on the event to go to the calendar listing.

Date Event Organization

February 26 An Oscars fund raiser with Culture Minister and NDP MLA . -Bow NDP Constituency Association February 27 Wildrose On Your Side Town Hall with Leader . Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills Wildrose Constituency Association February 28 A luncheon with federal Conservative leadership candidates. Enterprise Group March 3 Way fund Raiser with Leader Brian Jean. -McClung Wildrose Constituency Association March 17 Agriculture Minister hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh fund raiser. -St. Anne NDP Constituency Association April 2 NDP MLA hosts Premier for a conversation over brunch fund raiser. Edmonton-McClung NDP Constituency Association May 7 Annual Olga Blondheim Lunch fund raiser with speaker NDP MLA Estefania Cortes-Varga. Edmonton NDP Women’s caucus

Government Legislature

Alberta Liberal Party NDP PC Party

Associations

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Monday, February 13 Government 1:00 p.m. Carillon room, , Edmonton Social Policy Committee of cabinet meets. Government 2:00 p.m. Cabinet room, Alberta Legislature, Edmonton Treasury Board committee of cabinet meets. PC Party 7:00 p.m. Don Hartman NE Sportsplex, 5206 68th Street NE, Calgary Calgary-Greenway PC Party constituency association leadership convention delegate selection meeting. Details here. PC Party 7:00 p.m. Southside Events Centre, 4 Strachan Court SE, Medicine Hat Cypress-Medicine Hat PC Party constituency association leadership convention delegate selection meeting. Details here.

Tuesday, February 14 Government 10:30 a.m. Cabinet room, Alberta Legislature, Edmonton Cabinet meets. Wildrose Party 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Toad n’ Turtle, 2475 27 Ave NE, Calgary The Chestermere-Rockyview Wildrose Constituency Association presents a fund raising dinner, Lobster with Leela, to support sitting MLA . Details here. Government 7:45 p.m. Camrose Regional Exhibition, 4250, Camrose Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, speech, Growing Rural Tourism Anniversary Gala.

Wednesday, February 15 Government 9:00 a.m. Tenth floor, Federal Building, Edmonton Caucus of government MLAs meets. Wildrose Party 9:30 a.m. Neerlandia Christian Reformed Church, 4913 50 St, Neerlandia Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Wildrose MLA Glenn van Djiken host an On Your Side Town Hall. Details here. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. D’Arcy Ranch, 174 Northridge Drive, Okotoks Leader Greg Clark speaks at the Okotoks Chamber of Commerce. Details here. Wildrose Party 1:30 p.m. Barrhead Agrena, 5607 47 St, Barrhead Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Wildrose MLA Genn van Djiken host an On Your Side Town Hall. Details here. PC Party 5:00 p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 – 15 Ave SW, Calgary Calgary-Buffalo PC Party constituency association leadership convention delegate selection meeting. Details here.

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Wildrose Party 7:00 p.m. Blue Quill Community Centre, 11304 25 Ave, Edmonton The Edmonton-Rutherford Wildrose Constituency Association hosts a coffee and conversation with the Leader of the Official Opposition, Brian Jean. Details here. PC Party 7:00 p.m. Medicine Hat Lodge - Ballrooms C & D, 1501 Ross Glen Dr. SE, Medicine Hat Medicine Hat PC Party constituency association leadership convention delegate selection meeting. Details here. PC Party 7:00 p.m. Ashmont Agriplex, Agriplex Road, Ashmont Lac La Biche-St Paul-Two Hills PC Party constituency association leadership convention delegate selection meeting. Details here.

Thursday, February 16 Government 9:00 a.m. Tenth floor, Federal Building, Edmonton Caucus of government MLAs meets. Wildrose Party 7:00 p.m. Best Western, 3101 43 Ave, Stony Plain Wildrose Leader Brian Jean hosts an On Your Side Town Hall. Details here.

Friday, February 17 Alberta Legislature 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grassland Room, 2nd Floor Federal Building, Edmonton The Standing Committee on Legislative Offices meets. Government 9:00 a.m. Legislative Review Committee, Cabinet room, Alberta legislature Wildrose Party 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Allied Arts & Leisure Center, 57 Ave, Elk Point, Alberta Alberta Talks, “A Dinner and Discussion on Everything Alberta”. The Wildrose Party hosts an evening of “positive dialogue” with leader Brian Jean and four Wildrose MLAs, Nathan Cooper, Leela Aheer, , and David Hanson. Details here.

Saturday, February 18 Government No currently scheduled events.

Sunday, February 19 Government No currently scheduled events. NDP 4:00 p.m. Plum Restaurant, 330 6 St S, Environment minister hosts her 2017 Winter Social Wine & Cheese fund raiser. Details here.

Page 3 of 7 Coming Events Legislature Committees with MLAs from All Parties

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Grassland Room, 2nd Floor Federal Building, Edmonton The all-party Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship meets. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grassland Room, 2nd Floor Federal Building, Edmonton The all-party Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future meets. Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grassland Room, 2nd Floor Federal Building, Edmonton The all-party Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future meets. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grassland Room, 2nd Floor Federal Building, Edmonton The all-party Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets.

Legislature Events with MLAs from All Parties

Thursday, March 2 3:00 p.m. Alberta Legislature, Edmonton Spring sitting of the Legislature begins. Details here. Monday, October 30 Alberta Legislature, Edmonton Fall sitting of the Legislature begins. Details here.

Alberta Government Consultations, Reviews and Meetings

Friday, March 31, 2017 Municipal Government Act The government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to regulations under the MGA. Details here. Spring 2017 Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Review Various An independent three-member panel is conducting a formal review of the workers’ compensation system. The panel is to make recommendations in the Spring of 2017. Details are here. June 2017 Child and Youth Advocate Act Various The Standing Committee on Legislative Offices is reviewing the Child and Youth Advocate Act. Details here. Friday, June 2, 2017 Lobbyists Act Various On June 2, 2016, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship was deemed to be the special committee of the Assembly for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive review of the Lob- byists Act pursuant to section 21 of that act, which requires a comprehensive review of the act every five years. Details are here. July 17 to 19, 2017 Council of the Federation Edmonton The next Council of the Federation summer meeting of Premiers will be held in Alberta. Details here. Ends in 2017 Farm and Ranch Workplace Legislation Various The government is consulting with farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders to design workplace regulations that reflect the unique nature of the farm and ranch industry. Details here.

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Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 all day Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 1316 33 Street NE, Calgary Calgary hearing. The Commission holds a public consultation on redrawing the province’s constituency boundaries. Details here. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 all day Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 1316 33 Street NE, Calgary Calgary hearing. The Commission holds a public consultation on redrawing the province’s constituency boundaries. Details here. Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:30 a.m. Best Western High Road Inn, 300 52 Street, Edson Edson hearing. The Commission holds a public consultation on redrawing the province’s constituency boundaries. Details here. Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Slave Lake, 1551 Main Street SE Slave Lake Slave Lake hearing. The Commission holds a public consultation on redrawing the province’s constituency boundaries. Details here. Friday, February 24, 2017 10:30 a.m. Ramada Westlock, 11311 100 Street, Westlock Westlock Public Hearing. The Commission holds a public consultation on redrawing the province’s constituency boundaries. Details here.

Association and Organization Events Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hyatt Place Edmonton/Downtown, 9576 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) hosts its 30th Annual Deputy Ministers’ Dinner. Details here. Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 11:30 a.m. Edmonton’s Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton Alberta Enterprise Group presents a luncheon with candidates vying to lead the Conservative Party of . The event will provide attendees an opportunity to meet with candidates in a speed-dating styled, roundtable discussion to hear about their vision for Canada. Details here.

Alberta Party Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:30 p.m. The Ranchmen’s Club, 710 - 13th Avenue S.W., Calgary The Alberta Party hosts University of Calgary Professor of Economics Trevor Tombe and Energy Futures Lab Fellow Justin Smith,former Director of Policy at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, in a discussion about funding Alberta’s future. Details here.

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New Democratic Party Events Saturday, February 25, 2017 6:00 p.m. Global Buffet and Grill, 11845 Wayne Gretzky Drive, Edmonton NDP MLA David Shepherd and the Edmonton-Centre Constituency Association host a Black History Month Celebration Dinner. Details here. Sunday, February 26, 2017 3:00 p.m. Seanachie Pub, 5909 Signal Hill Ctr SW, Calgary A fund raising night at the Oscars with NDP MLA Deborah Drever and Culture Minister Ricardo Miranda. Details here. Saturday, March 11, 2017 6:30 p.m. TBD - Downtown Calgary An evening of cocktails with Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd and NDP MLA . Details here. Friday, March 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Glengarry Hall, 13325 89 St., Edmonton NDP MLA Chris Nielsen’s 50th Birthday St. Patrick’s Day Star Trek Extravaganza with The Emeralds. This fund raiser will celebrate the 50th Birthday of Edmonton-Decore NDP MLA Chris Nielsen. Nielsen is encouraging everyone to dress up as their favorite Star Trek characters. Irish music will be provided by The Emeralds. Details here. Friday, March 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. Onoway Hotel, 4918 50 St, Onoway Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh fund raiser. Details here. Saturday, March 25, 2017 8:30 a.m. Camrose United Church, 4829 50 St, Camrose NDP Rural Caucus AGM 2017. The party’s rural caucus meets with representatives from the government caucus, the party, and the rural caucus to discuss rural issues and election readiness. Dis- cussions will lead to resolutions to bring forward to the next NDP convention. Details here. Sunday, April 2, 2017 10:30 a.m. Edmonton Golf and Country Club, 6201 Country Club Rd, Edmonton NDP Edmonton-McClung MLA Lorne Dach hosts Premier Rachel Notley for a conversation over brunch fund raiser. Details here. Saturday, April 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. Highlands Golf Course, 6603 Ada Blvd, Edmonton Infrastructure Minister and the Edmonton Highlands-Norwood NDP host an annual champagne brunch fund raiser at the Highlands Golf Course. Details here. Sunday, May 7, 2017 11:00 a.m. Ernest’s at NAIT, 11762 106 St, Edmonton The Edmonton NDP Women’s Caucus hosts the annual Olga Blondheim Lunch with guest speaker NDP MLA for Strathcona - Sherwood Park, Estefania Cortes-Varga. Details here.

Wildrose Party Events Monday, February 27, 2017 7:00 p.m. Olds Royal Canadian Legion #105, 5241 46 St., Olds Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Wildrose MLA Nathan Cooper host an On Your Side Town Hall. Details here. Friday, March 3, 2017 6:00 p.m. Tom Goodchild’s Moose Factory - Sterling Room, 4810 Calgary Trail S, Edmonton Unite the Right Way, an evening fund raiser with Leader Brian Jean. Details here. Saturday, March 4, 2017 The Edmonton-Decore Wildrose Constituency Association hosts an evening of Polkas and Politics Dance with Wildrose Leader Brian Jean. Details here.

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Alberta Liberal Party Events

Thursday, February 23 7:00 p.m. Coach and Horses Ale Room, Millrise Station 150 Millrise Blvd SW, Calgary The Calgary-Shaw Liberals are hosting a “Pints and Politics” evening. Details here. Friday, February 24, 2017 5:00 p.m. Rosedale Community Centre, 901 11th Ave NW, Calgary Alberta Liberal Leader and the Calgary Mountain-View Liberals hold a February Fiesta fund raiser with speaker Gillian Steward. Details here. Friday, March 3, 2017 Leadership candidate applications close. Saturday, April 8, 2017 Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary Calgary Liberal Leadership debate. Saturday, May 6, 2017 To be determined, Edmonton Edmonton Leadership debate. Monday, May 15, 2017 Membership cutoff. May 27 to June 3, 2017 Voting starts. Sunday, June 4, 2017 To be determined, Calgary Results of leadership voting announcement at Alberta Liberal Party Annual General Meeting. Details here.

Progressive Conservative Party Events Saturday, March 18, 2017 Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave. SE, Calgary The PC Party holds its leadership convention.

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