Morinivlle-St. Albert MLA Dale Nally said he is working closely with his UCP caucus colleagues to convey the importance of the Lakeview Business District, after UCP member Brian Jean called the NDP plan to fund the servicing of the business park "corporate welfare."
On Wednesday afternoon, Alberta opposition leader Rachel Notley spoke to the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce and said if her government were to be elected in May, they would work with The City of St. Albert to help fund the servicing of a much-needed business district to the west of Ray Gibbon Drive.
In response, Minister of Northern Development, Brian Jean, said the plan sounded "a lot like corporate welfare"
"I did listen to that announcement and I thank the member for the question. I I was kind of surprised because it sounds a lot like corporate welfare based on the announcement," Jean said.
Nally, who is finishing up his first term as MLA for the riding, said in a statement the business district is important for St. Albert.
"As Minister Jean said, there are ways that the province can support this development and our government is committed to clearing roadblocks and finding ways to help see the project to completion," Nally said.
"I am working closely with my colleagues to share the importance of this project and secure the funding necessary for the infrastructure that is needed."
Nally said he has "no doubt" it will be the UCP government that supports the construction of Lakeview Business District.
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