Alberta Next Panel

Geographic Level: Province

Province: AB

The Alberta Next Panel is a space for discussing the province’s key policy priorities, including economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social priorities, shaping Alberta’s future and impacting Canadians through its role in national energy, climate, and regional development.

Topics

  • Alberta Pension Plan (2 discussions)
    Should Alberta leave the Canada Pension Plan and create its own provincial pension? Discuss the risks, benefits, and what information you need before ...
  • Alberta Provincial Police (2 discussions)
    Should Alberta replace the RCMP with a provincial police force when the contract expires in 2032? Discuss accountability, costs, and rural policing.
  • Provincial Immigration Control (2 discussions)
    Should Alberta have more control over immigration like Quebec does? Discuss what provincial immigration powers could look like.
  • Senate Reform (2 discussions)
    Should the Canadian Senate be abolished, reformed, or left as is? Discuss the role of the Senate in Canadian democracy.
  • Provincial Tax Collection (2 discussions)
    Should Alberta collect its own taxes instead of using the Canada Revenue Agency? Discuss costs, benefits, and administrative independence.
  • Equalization Reform (2 discussions)
    Does the federal equalization program need reform? Discuss how transfer payments should work between provinces.
  • Provincial Sovereignty (2 discussions)
    How should Alberta approach federal-provincial relations? Discuss the balance of power and provincial autonomy within Confederation.