
14 stances tracked · 1 shift
Mickey Amery supports Bill 14’s changes that shift referral powers over citizen referendum questions to the minister, saying the reforms are intended to create a “permissive environment” for Albertans to bring referendum questions and noting the court case “may or may not continue.”
Mickey Amery says the amendments to Bill 14 achieve an appropriate balance by removing the justice minister’s power to refer citizen-petition questions to court, and that under the revised bill neither the chief electoral officer nor the ministry can refer or reject petition questions.
Mickey Amery rejects NDP accusations that the UCP is enabling election rigging or political interference, saying there is no indication the government has moved beyond studying the electoral boundaries report; the government is assessing the report and "looking at all the options."
Supports formally calling for a constitutional amendment to give provinces greater say in appointing provincial superior and appeal court judges, moving beyond diplomatic routes to pass an Alberta Legislature motion seeking meaningful, consequential change and parliamentary support.
Mickey Amery supports amending the Constitution so provinces have a greater say in appointing provincial judges. He backed an Alberta legislature motion seeking meaningful constitutional changes and parliamentary support after diplomatic routes failed.
Mickey Amery supports imposing a two-year blackout (one year before and one year after provincial elections) on starting citizen-led constitutional or policy referendum petitions. He introduced legislation to create that window to keep election matters decided during elections and streamline the process.
Mickey Amery introduced legislation to provide a 'reset' to the referendum process, arguing courts should not delay direct democracy. He supports allowing separatist proponents to reapply and collect signatures, saying those seeking independence should have the chance to prove support.
Mickey Amery opposes the federal assault-style firearms ban and buyback program, arguing reclassifying previously legal firearms won’t make streets safer, punishes law‑abiding owners, and that Alberta should resist and protect law‑abiding Albertans rather than enforce the federal policy.
Amery supports the government's Back to School Act and the use of the notwithstanding clause to achieve 'finality' in the teachers' dispute, prioritizing getting children back to school even if that limits continued strike or lockout actions.