Agriculture & Irrigation

Stood up for farmers and repealed the NDP’s disastrous Bill 6.
Introduced the Farm Freedom and Safety Act to bring forward changes to support the unique nature of the farm and ranch business in Alberta.
Recognition of the important role rural communities play when it comes to the community and the overall success of Alberta.
$815-million investment will modernize irrigation district infrastructure and increase water storage capacity, creating up to 6,800 direct and indirect permanent jobs and up to 1,280 construction jobs.
Introduced the new Agri-food Processing Tax Credit to attract investment and further diversify our economy.
Established a Rangeland Grazing Framework to support the important work of ranchers to sustain and enhance the function and productivity of Crown land rangeland ecosystems in a way that promotes biodiversity and ecological goods and services.
Increased the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program to $150 million to improve producers’ access to capital so they can grow their business and meet the demands of today’s marketplace.

UCP On the Issues

Tax Cuts for all Albertans

The United Conservative Party is committed to making life more affordable by cutting taxes for all Albertans starting with personal income taxes. A re-elected UCP