Minister defends Alberta’s proposed federal funding veto bill
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Although concerns have been raised, the Alberta government is maintaining that recently proposed legislation will be beneficial to municipalities in the province.
On April 10, 2024, a bill was proposed that would allow the province to veto any deal struck between municipalities and the federal government. Bill 18 would, essentially, prohibit provincial entities like municipalities, post-secondary institutions and health authorities from making deals with Ottawa unless they obtained approval from the Alberta government.
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Following the announcement, concerns have been raised by groups worried the legislation could lead to political interference and jeopardize federal funding for areas like academic research.
