Ed Stelmach's Address

But Stelmach also indicated he'll provide petroleum producers time to adjust to any royalty changes -- something panel members cautioned against because it would water down the effectiveness of their recommendations. "The new framework will enable Alberta to plan for a secure future," Stelmach added. "It will provide the stability and predictability business needs, and time to adjust to the changes." In a speech critics branded "vague" and "tired," the rookie premier also broadly discussed the government's plans to address several hot-button issues, including infrastructure, health care, the environment and crime. He also distanced himself from his predecessor Ralph Klein, calling the government's agenda "a new plan for a new time, and a new Alberta." .... http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=90d7b980-8728-4cc7-a8f2-67c882b815a8 Check it out here & decide for yourself: http://www.premier.alberta.ca/Address2007/ or in a .pdf: http://www.premier.alberta.ca/Address2007/Premiers_Address_oct_24.pdf

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