“If there's something absolutely compelling, like a first ministers meeting, or some extraordinary other engagement, that's fine, that's part of his job,”
“I think most Albertans believe this is unwise, ... While many low-income families or single parents will no doubt benefit from the funds, it's a waste to give $400 to a millionaire executive.”
“Shirley McClellan needs to step in immediately to restore some semblance of credibility in Alberta's securities market, ... I just fear the damage is already severe.”
“This government's budget is barely six months old and it's already been blown to smithereens, ... The government seems to have abandoned all pretence of control on the public purse.”
“Calgary and Alberta once had the best health care system probably in the world and through a combination of neglect, mismanagement, and I think deliberate sabotage, that's been shattered and there is only one point of responsibility and that is this government.”
“He's getting the number way, way wrong on health care and if that reflects his true understanding of the health-care situation in Alberta, we're in serious trouble here.”