By Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says throne speech spectacularly missed the mark

Sep 24, 2020 | 11:47 AM

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federal government’s throne speech spectacularly missed the mark for the province.

Kenney says there was nothing in the Trudeau government’s plan for the ailing energy industry that has suffered thousands of job losses.

He says the speech also didn’t include commitments to increase federal health transfers to the provinces as they cope with an aging population and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kenney says for a real economic recovery, Canada needs Alberta’s energy.

He also says Ottawa needs to recognize the fiscal calamity Alberta faces and should give the province $6.5 billion in fiscal stabilization payments.

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The throne speech promised to do whatever it takes to protect Canadians’ lives and provide financial support for as long as the pandemic continues, including an extension of the 75 per cent emergency wage subsidy through to next summer.