Open, Accountable Government

Government That Truly Serves Albertans

Democracy has become derailed in Alberta.  Let’s put it back on track.

The Alberta Liberals will define and shape genuine democratic processes that restore people’s involvement in government. We will be inspired by the possibilities of activating democracy at every level of politics.

Alberta Liberal Action Plan for Open, Accountable Government

• Conduct a comprehensive review of government programs to root out duplication and inefficiency, providing better service to Albertans while saving hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
• Bring fixed election dates to Alberta.
• Create a Citizen’s Assembly on Electoral Reform to study other voting systems, such as proportional representation. A province-wide plebiscite will follow.
• Work towards equal representation of women and men in the Alberta Legislature.
• Reform election finance laws.
• Amend the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to increase government transparency.
• Enact whistleblower legislation.
• Ensure proper respect for human rights, and enforcement of human rights legislation.
• Strengthen consumer protection legislation and support to protect Albertans from unfair market practices.
• Open up the process of appointments to government boards to reduce patronage.
• Ensure that Alberta’s auditor general has powers at least equivalent to the federal auditor general.
• Strengthen the role of the Public Accounts Committee, to better identify and reduce government waste.
• Publicly release internal audit results within 24 months (the current government seals them for 15 years).
• Eliminate the Public Affairs Bureau and replace it with a non-partisan government communications service.

Click here to download the Alberta Liberal Action Plan for Open, Accountable Government in .pdf format.