MacKinnon, UCP Emails

From: MacKinnon, Janice
To: Cheryl Tkalcic; lkaplan8

Subject: Re: Speaking role at tomorrow"s media event
Date: Thursday, May 09, 2019 8:34:58 AM
Fine. Proceed
From: Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca>

Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2019 8:22 AM
To: MacKinnon, Janice; lkaplan8
Subject: RE: Speaking role at tomorrow's media event
Just a note that Premier’s office would like this in the Friday newspapers, which means we have until
11 am to get it in.
I apologize for the short timelines but please let me know as soon as you can if there will be any
other changes or if you approve this version.
Thank you! I appreciate your time on this,

Cheryl
From: Cheryl Tkalcic

To: 'MacKinnon, Janice' 17(1) ; lkaplan8 17(1)
Apologies – I just read down to the descriptor. I will change that as well.
From: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)

To: Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca>; lkaplan8 17(1)
Cc: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)
Subject: Re: Speaking role at tomorrow's media event
Hi Cheryl,
Keep the first addition about the panel. But please delete the rest: 24(1)

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24(1)

Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 1:38 PM
To: lkaplan8; MacKinnon, Janice
Subject: FW: Speaking role at tomorrow's media event

Hi Lennie,
I am trying to get in touch with Janice to approve a change to her op-ed. The original content
is still the same but they needed 200 more words to fill the space.
Can you help me locate her? The Calgary Herald would like to get this into tomorrow’s edition.

Thank you!
Cheryl

To: 'MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)
Importance: High

The Herald has come back with further direction to provide 650 words and the original draft
was about 200 words less than that. I have pulled some material from the news release and
the minister’s letter to you.
Can I trouble you to do a quick review as they are holding the space in tomorrow’s edition and
need to know by 12:45.
Thank you!
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Highlighted sections are new:
24(1)
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24(1)

Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2019 11:48 AM
To: Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca>

Thanks
Sent from my iPhone
On May 8, 2019, at 12:47 PM, Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
To update you, the Calgary Herald will run this sometime this week. I will confirm
a date with you when I get it.
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Thanks!
Cheryl

Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2019 10:03 AM

The changes are fine
Sent from my iPhone
On May 7, 2019, at 9:52 AM, Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Good morning,
Premier’s office has requested a couple edits to the op-ed.
Specifically:

24(1)
Following is the revised draft in its entirety.

Let me know if you are okay with this – thank you!
Cheryl

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24(1)

Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 6:24 PM
To: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)

Thank you for the quick review!
I look forward to meeting you tomorrow,

Cheryl
Sent from my iPhone
On May 6, 2019, at 6:22 PM, MacKinnon, Janice

17(1) wrote:
Cheryl

The op ed is great. Well done I have no changes.
Please confirm receipt of this email
Sent from my iPad
On May 6, 2019, at 4:32 PM, Cheryl Tkalcic

<cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Hello again and thank you for this!

Premier’s office would also like an op-ed to
go out from you as Chair. Can you look at
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the following draft, which is based on your
speaking notes?

24(1)
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24(1)
Thanks again,
Cheryl

17(1)
To: Cheryl Tkalcic
<cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca>
Cc: MacKinnon, Janice
17(1)
Subject: RE: Speaking role at tomorrow's
media event

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Cheryl,

Here’s a quick re write. I’ll review it and am
open to any comments that you have.

Janice

To: MacKinnon, Janice
17(1)
media event

Ok, here’s what we had come up with.
Thank you!
Cheryl

<17(1)
To: Cheryl Tkalcic
media event

Hi Cheryl

Why don’t you send me speaking notes and I
will amend them.

Thanks

Janice

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17(1)
Subject: Speaking role at tomorrow's media
event

Hello,
I have also left a voicemail on this in hopes
of reaching you.

I am helping to organize tomorrow’s media
event to announce the Blue Ribbon Panel on
Alberta’s Finances. Premier’s office has
asked that you speak at this event. Attached
is the draft media notice.

Premier’s office has asked that you speak
about your experience and your hopes for
the panel. If you are in agreement with this
role I can provide you with a set of speaking
points or you can choose to provide your
own.

Thank you, and I look forward to talking with
you about this soon.

Cheryl Tkalcic
Assistant Communications Director, Treasury
Board and Finance
Communications and Public Engagement
Government of Alberta

Tel: 780-638-1054
Cell: 780-718-9886
Cheryl.Tkalcic@gov.ab.ca

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SPEAKING NOTES
CHAIR, BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON ALBERTA’S FINANCES
BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON ALBERTA’S FINANCES ANNOUNCEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019

11 A.M.
LEGISLATURE MEDIA ROOM

10800-97 AVENUE NW
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Prepared by: Reviewed by:
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Event Backgrounder
Speaker’s role: Accept the mandate of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s
finances
Audience
profile: Media and through to Albertans
Audience
expectations: Prepare news reports
Organizer: Government of Alberta

Contact: Bryce Stewart
Attire: Business
Program: Premier and Minister to introduce the Blue Ribbon Panel
Length of speech: 3 minutes
Media: Invited
Who’s introducing: TBC
Background: Government is announcing the Blue Ribbon Panel members
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you Premier and Minister for that
wonderful introduction.
I am excited to chair the Blue Ribbon Panel on
Alberta’s finances and I’m eager to get to work.
I know what it means to practice fiscal discipline.
Following the economic turmoil in the 1980s, I was
the finance minister of a Saskatchewan
government that became the first government to
balance our budget in the 90s.
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Through these choices, our government prioritized
spending where our citizens needed it the most,
rather than racking up debt that would decrease
our fiscal capacity.
I have dedicated my life to public service, because I
believe in providing responsible, discipline fiscal
management that is focused on better outcomes.
Following my time as Saskatchewan’s Minister of
Finance, I have worked with and commented on
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the fiscal policies of numerous governments across
Canada.
Under the Premier’s direction, the Blue Ribbon
Panel on Alberta’s Finances will dig deep into
Alberta’s fiscal situation.
Alberta currently has the second largest spending
per capita than other provinces, yet it is not seeing
better outcomes.
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Tough choices need to be made, but it is through
these choices that we are creating a stronger
foothold for Alberta.
An Alberta that will be able to invest directly in its
people, rather than differing more and more
program spending to cover bloated debt servicing
costs.
Our panel will provide information that will help
this government make decision to get Alberta’s
budget back on track.
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At the end of our mandate, the panel will provide
a report that acts as a guideline for government.

CONCLUSION
Debt is a trap that takes money away from public
services – from families and communities – and
sends it to bankers and bondholders.
Your government believes that Alberta can do
better.
I am honoured to lead this distinguished panel,
and I believe that we can provide advice and
guidance to get Alberta on the right track.
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Media notice
Getting Alberta’s fiscal house back in order

May 6, 2019
Premier Jason Kenney and Treasury Board and Finance Minister Travis Toews will
introduce the first step in government’s plan to bring Alberta’s finances back to
balance.
When
Tuesday, May 6
11 a.m.
Location
Media Room
Alberta Legislature
Participants
• Jason Kenney, Premier
• Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance
• Chair of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances
Teleconference information (if applicable)

Media dial in: 1-800-578-9520
Passcode: 014075
• Reporters must provide their conference ID, name, affiliation, and telephone number to the
conference operator
• Reporters are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes early to ensure participation
• Participants will be able to hear all questions and responses
o To ask a question: Press *1
o To exit question queue: Press *2
The event will also be streamed live on alberta.ca.
Media inquiries
media@gov.ab.ca
780-422-4905
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To: Bryce Stewart
Subject: RE: Panel Member - External ID and Confidentiality
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6:03:21 PM
Confidentiality is undertaken as requested.

Janice MacKinnon

From: Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
Cc: Elizabeth Chee <Elizabeth.Chee@gov.ab.ca>; Lennie Kaplan 17(1)
Subject: Panel Member - External ID and Confidentiality

Hi Janice,

An external ID has been set up for you to be able to access our secure SharePoint site where all
information related to the Blue Ribbon Panel will be uploaded, as follows:

Username: 20(1)(m)
Temporary Password:

Please test your login and subsequently update the temporary password at the following link:
20(1)(m)

As you know, for purposes of your participation on the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances (also
known as the “MacKinnon Panel”), much information will be shared with you by the Government of
Alberta (and, potentially, by agencies of the Government of Alberta). Accordingly, we require that
you undertake to treat as confidential and to appropriately safeguard the confidentiality of all such
shared information, with the exception only of (i) information that is already in the public domain,
and (ii) any disclosure required under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
(Alberta) or any other applicable law.

Your undertaking may be provided by replying to this e-mail as follows: “Confidentiality is
undertaken as requested.”

Once your response has been received, we will provide you with a follow-up email and access to the
secure SharePoint site.

Thanks,

Bryce

Bryce Stewart
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Senior Assistant Deputy Minister | Treasury Board and Finance
Tel 780 415 9718
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To: Bryce Stewart
Cc: "Lennie Kaplan"; Elizabeth Chee; Mike Percy
Subject: RE: virtual meeting dates in July
Date: Monday, July 01, 2019 6:49:10 PM
Hi Bryce,

17(1) . 24(1)

Thanks

Janice

Sent: Monday, July 1, 2019 4:32 PM
Cc: 'Lennie Kaplan' 17(1) ; Elizabeth Chee <Elizabeth.Chee@gov.ab.ca>

Hi Janice,

24(1)
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24(1)

Thanks,

Bryce

From: Lennie Kaplan 17(1)
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2019 9:25 AM
To: 'MacKinnon, Janice' 17(1) ; Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>

Hi Janice:

Yes, you are correct on the in-person meetings.

I have virtual meetings tentatively scheduled in the latest work plan for July 8, August 9 and August
15.

I am going to circulate a proposed agenda for the July 8 virtual meeting today. We will have a check-
in at the proposed July 8 meeting to determine if we need another virtual meeting between July 8
and July 19.

Thanks,

Lennie

From: MacKinnon, Janice [mailto17(1)
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 10:54 PM
To: Lennie Kaplan; Bryce Stewart
Subject: virtual meeting dates in July

Hi Lennie and Bryce,

The in person meeting dates that I have going forward are: July 19 and August 2 both at Marriott
airport Calgary----correct?

What about the virtual meetings? I have conflicting times, please clarify.

Thanks

Janice
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this e-mail.
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To: "Lennie Kaplan"; Bryce Stewart
Subject: FW: health and public sector size and compensation
Date: Monday, July 01, 2019 7:50:46 PM
Lennie/ Bryce:

Much of the information below will come from KPMG but some will have to be tracked down with
the department.

Please be sure that all of the information is available well in advance of the Health report going to
the penal.

Thanks

Janice

Sent: Monday, June 24, 2019 7:13 PM
To: Peggy Garritty 17(1) ; Mike Percy 17(1) Duncan, Stu A
<sduncan@kpmg.ca>
Subject: health and public sector size and compensation

Peggy,
Thanks for sending me your outline.24(1)
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To: Bryce Stewart; Lennie Kaplan
Date: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 8:50:56 AM
Just to confirm below is the list of information that I need for health. Can you please work with
KPMG, the department and anyone else to be sure that this information is available by July 5. 24(
1)

thanks

To: Peggy Garritty 17(1) ; Mike Percy 17(1) ; Duncan, Stu A
<sduncan@kpmg.ca>

Peggy,
Thanks for sending me your outline. 24(1)
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To: Bryce Stewart
Cc: Lennie Kaplan; MICHAEL PERCY; Capus, Michael R
Subject: Re: health and public sector size and compensation
Date: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 1:42:08 PM
Can you please send me the material that was forwarded toKPMG
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 2, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Thanks Janice. KPMG received this information on Friday and confirmed there are no
outstanding requests. They will build it in to their July 4th report.

Copying in Michael Capus from KPMG.

Bryce

Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 11:02 AM
To: Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>; Lennie Kaplan 17(1)
MICHAEL PERCY 17(1)

Bryce/Lennie

There is a lot of information that has to be collected by the 2 of you. Also, please
check their list with the list that I forwarded to you in my June 24 emails on collective
bargaining and health. 24(1)

Thanks

Janice
From: Capus, Michael R <mcapus@kpmg.ca>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 12:29 PM
To: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1) ; 17(1)
Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
Cc: Duncan, Stu A <sduncan@kpmg.ca>; Nickerson, Suzanne E <senickerson@kpmg.ca>
Subject: RE: health and public sector size and compensation

Hi Janice, Bryce and Lennie,

Below is a table that we’ve reconciled between the two emails from Janice on
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Health and PS size and compensation and whether our current information
sources / analysis will address the ask.

There’s a few areas noted in RED that we don’t have covered yet, so will need
some additional information from Health and the PCBO to address – Bryce, can
you assist with that?

Panel requested information / Confirmation
Notes
analysis from KPMG
Health
24(1)
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24(1)
Thanks.

M

From: MacKinnon, Janice [mailto17(1)
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 10:51 AM
To: Duncan, Stu A <sduncan@kpmg.ca>; Capus, Michael R <mcapus@kpmg.ca>;
17(1) Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
Cc: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)
Subject: Re: health and public sector size and compensation

I just want to confirm that the information below will be available on July 4. Most
will probably come from KPMG but Lennie and Bryce could you please ensure that
if there are gaps health and public sector bargaining provides the information.
Please confirm the above?
thanks
Janice

To: Peter MacKinnon
Subject: Fw: health and public sector size and compensation


To: Peggy Garritty; Mike Percy; Duncan, Stu A

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Peggy,
Thanks for sending me your outline. I24(1)
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24(1)
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To: Elizabeth Chee
Subject: Expenses for Blue Ribbon Panel meeting June 18 and 19
Date: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 2:35:47 PM
Attachments: AB.pdf
Air Canada Booking Confirmation QMDGDV.pdf
Mackinnon.pdf
Hi Elizabeth

Attached are my expenses receipts and form for the June 18 and 19 meeting.

Please confirm receipt.

Thanks

Janice
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17(1)
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limited to: compressed gases, corrosives, explosives, flammable liquids and solids, radioactive materials, oxidizing materials, poisons, infectious substances, and
briefcases with installed alarm devices. For security reasons, other restrictions may apply. Please refer to the Restricted and Prohibited Items page on our website for
more information.
7. Subject to the provisions of the Montreal Convention and the Warsaw Convention, as well as the provisions of its applicable tariffs, Air Canada may refuse carriage of
property in checked luggage that is not suitable for transportation, such as fragile or perishable items and may refuse to carry valuable items (a valuable is deemed to
be any item whose value is $ 1,000 CAD or more, per Kilogram or $1 CAD per gram). Air Canada may refuse claims based on the inherent nature of an item (e.g. its
perishable nature), or for loss or delay of unsuitably or inadequately packed items, to the extent that the destruction, loss or damages resulted from the inherent defect,
quality or vice of the baggage, or, in the case of delay, that the carrier, its agents, and servants took all measures that could reasonably be required to avoid the
damage, or that it was impossible to take such measures.
8. International travel
Governments may require your carrier to provide information on or permit access to passenger data. You cannot travel if you do not have all required travel documents,
such as a passport and visa (where applicable), to enter in or transit through each country/region on your itinerary. Please refer to the Travel Documents page on our
website for more information.
9. In-flight health
Most people are fit to travel by air, but special attention is required for passengers whose health problems may be exacerbated by altitude, travel stress, hypoxia and
other travel related difficulties. Our website offers important health tips and information for customers with special needs who may require medical approval before
flying.
Please also note that aircraft disinsection is carried out on certain routes, in compliance with the requirements of the World Health Organization (WHO), the International
Civil Aviation Organization, Transport Canada and applicable foreign regulatory authorities. More information is available on our website.
10. Schedules and timetables
Time and aircraft type shown in timetables or elsewhere are approximate and not guaranteed, and form no part of the contract. Schedules are subject to change without
notice and carrier assumes no responsibility for passenger making connections not included as part of the itinerary set out in the ticket. Carrier is not responsible for
changes, errors or omissions either in timetables or other representations of schedules.
11. Overbooking notice
Airline flights may be overbooked, and there is a slight chance that a seat will not be available on a flight for which a person has a confirmed reservation. If the flight is
overbooked, no one will be denied a seat un il airline personnel first ask for volunteers willing to give up their reservation in exchange for a payment of the airline's
choosing. If there are not enough volunteers, the airline will deny boarding to other persons in accordance with its particular boarding priority. With few exceptions,
persons denied boarding involuntarily are entitled to compensation. The complete rules for the payment of compensation and boarding priorities are available at all
airport ticket counters and boarding locations.
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10222 - 102 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C5

Tel: 780-429-3900 Fax: 780-421-3259
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To: Elizabeth Chee
Subject: MacKinnon expenses for July 19 meeting
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019 4:18:58 PM
Attachments: Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction Device.pdf
mi folio e32233594.pdf
Air Canada Booking Confirmation P5JKUE.pdf
Hi Elizabeth

Attached are my expenses for the July 19 meeting.

Thanks

Janice
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Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

2008 Airport Road NE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 3B9
Telephone: (403) 717-0522 Fax: (587) 232-0600
Janice Mackinnon Room: 307

17(1) Folio: 193408
Cashier: 11
Canada Arrival: 07-18-19
Departure: 07-19-19
Date Description Additional Information Charges Credits

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07-18-19 Rooms Tourism Levy 8.03
07-18-19 Room GST 10.04
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07-19-19 Visa Card 17(1) XX/XX 227.92
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F&B 0.00
Other 0.00
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Check-in and boarding gate deadlines
Within Canada
90 Recommended check-in time

You should check in no later than the times indicated at left. This will ensure you have plenty of time to check in, drop off your checked bags and pass through security.
minutes
45 Check-in and baggage drop-off deadline

You must have checked in, obtained your boarding pass and deposited all checked bags at the baggage drop-off counter before the end of the check-in period for your flight.
minutes1
15 Boarding gate deadline

You must be present at the boarding gate before it closes.
minutes
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Baggage allowance
Carry-on Baggage
On flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or Air Canada Express, you may carry with you in the cabin 1 standard item (max. size: 23 x 40 x 55 cm [9 x 15.5 x 21 5 in]) and 1 personal item (max. size: 16
x 33 x 43 cm [6 x 13 x 17 in]). Your carry-on baggage must be light enough that you can store it in the overhead bin unassisted. See our complete carry-on baggage policy.
Checked Baggage
Please see below for details on the bags you plan on checking at the baggage counter.
Saskatoon (YXE) > Calgary (YYC)


* For travel within Canada or between Canada and the United States, a Canadian tax of $3.00 CAD may apply to baggage fees. For travel between Canada or the
United States and Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Barbados, an applicable local sales tax of $4.00 CAD may apply to baggage fees. For all other itineraries
to/from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Barbados as well as itineraries to/from South America, an applicable local sales tax of $21.00 CAD may apply to
baggage fees. All above tax amounts are based on the maximum applicable tax amounts per itinerary type. Actual amounts may vary and will be charged in the
currency used in your departure airport. Tax amounts are subject to change without notice by local government.
Currency
Fee amounts are displayed in the currency of the first departure city on your ticket. On the day of travel, applicable fees will be assessed in the local currency of the
country/region you are travelling from. Certain exceptions may apply where the departure airport does not charge in local currency. The currency exchange rate will
be determined by the date of travel.
Stopovers
Checked baggage fees may be reassessed when itineraries include an enroute stopover of more than 24 hours.
Baggage Allowance for Air Canada Altitude and Star Alliance Members
The baggage allowance displayed below applies when you check your bags with Air Canada, Air Canada Express (flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air
Georgian, Exploits Valley Air) or Air Canada Rouge. Please make sure your Air Canada Altitude status level is valid at check-in.
Star Alliance Silver Members: Your baggage allowance is equivalent to that of the fare option you purchased.
Economy Class Premium Economy Business Class
Altitude Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, Elite 50K and Elite 35K
32 kg (70 lb) 32kg (70lb) 32kg (70lb)
Altitude Prestige 25k
23 kg (50 lb) 23 kg (50 lb) 32 kg (70 lb)
1 extra bag 1 extra bag 1 extra bag
Star Alliance Gold
23 kg (50 lb) 23 kg (50 lb) 32 kg (70 lb)
Note: If you exceed your baggage allowance (in number, size and/or weight), additional checked baggage charges will apply. The policy and fees will be those of
the carrier identified in the checked baggage information section.
View Air Canada's additional checked baggage policy.

View the additional checked baggage policy of Air Canada's codeshare and interline partners.
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Fare Rules
Economy - Comfort
Changes
Adult - $25 CAD There is no charge for changes made outside 60 days of departure, subject to availability. Any taxes and fare difference
may apply. For changes made within 60 days of departure, the change fee, per direction, per passenger, is $25.00 CAD,
plus applicable taxes and any fare difference. Changes can be made up to 2 hours before departure.
Same-day standby is permitted at no charge.
Cancellations
Adult - Non- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
refundable Cancellations can be made up to 45 minutes prior to departure.
Seat selection*
Free advance seat Free advance and Preferred seat selection on Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, as well as on Air Canada Express
selection (standard) flights operated by Jazz (subject to availability).
Aeroplan Miles
115% Aeroplan Miles
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General conditions of carriage
1. You must obtain your boarding pass and check in any baggage by the check-in deadline. Additionally, you must be available for boarding at the boarding gate by the
boarding gate deadline. Failure to respect check-in and boarding gate deadlines may result in the reassignment of any pre-reserved seats, the cancellation of
reservations, and/or ineligibility for denied boarding compensation.
2. Although reconfirmation of flights is not required, we strongly recommend that you check your flight status online at aircanada.com or by calling our flight information
system at 1-888-422-7533 prior to your departure.
3. Advance seat assignments are not guaranteed and may change without notice. If your pre-assigned seat is unavailable, we will try to accommodate you in a
comparable seat in the same class of service and will refund any applicable fees.
4. Any travel credit banked for unused tickets is non-transferable: when the credit is redeemed, it must be used by the same person whose name appears on the original
ticket.
5. Air Canada will cancel any purchased ticket and provide a full refund without penalty up to 24 hours after purchase. Beyond 24 hours, voluntary changes to your
itinerary may require the payment of additional fees and fare upgrades. If you are travelling on a non-refundable ticket, Air Canada will be unable to make exceptions in
the event of an unexpected trip cancellation or medical emergency. We recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
6. Dangerous goods
For safety reasons, dangerous goods must not be packed in checked or carry-on baggage, except as specifically permitted. Dangerous goods include, but are not
limited to: compressed gases, corrosives, explosives, flammable liquids and solids, radioactive materials, oxidizing materials, poisons, infectious substances, and
briefcases with installed alarm devices. For security reasons, other restrictions may apply. Please refer to the Restricted and Prohibited Items page on our website for
more information.
7. Subject to the provisions of the Montreal Convention and the Warsaw Convention, as well as the provisions of its applicable tariffs, Air Canada may refuse carriage of
property in checked luggage that is not suitable for transportation, such as fragile or perishable items and may refuse to carry valuable items (a valuable is deemed to
be any item whose value is $ 1,000 CAD or more, per Kilogram or $1 CAD per gram). Air Canada may refuse claims based on the inherent nature of an item (e.g. its
perishable nature), or for loss or delay of unsuitably or inadequately packed items, to the extent that the destruction, loss or damages resulted from the inherent defect,
quality or vice of the baggage, or, in the case of delay, that the carrier, its agents, and servants took all measures that could reasonably be required to avoid the
damage, or that it was impossible to take such measures.
8. International travel
Governments may require your carrier to provide information on or permit access to passenger data. You cannot travel if you do not have all required travel documents,
such as a passport and visa (where applicable), to enter in or transit through each country/region on your itinerary. Please refer to the Travel Documents page on our
website for more information.
9. In-flight health
Most people are fit to travel by air, but special attention is required for passengers whose health problems may be exacerbated by altitude, travel stress, hypoxia and
other travel related difficulties. Our website offers important health tips and information for customers with special needs who may require medical approval before
flying.
Please also note that aircraft disinsection is carried out on certain routes, in compliance with the requirements of the World Health Organization (WHO), the International
Civil Aviation Organization, Transport Canada and applicable foreign regulatory authorities. More information is available on our website.
10. Schedules and timetables
Time and aircraft type shown in timetables or elsewhere are approximate and not guaranteed, and form no part of the contract. Schedules are subject to change without
notice and carrier assumes no responsibility for passenger making connections not included as part of the itinerary set out in the ticket. Carrier is not responsible for
changes, errors or omissions either in timetables or other representations of schedules.
11. Overbooking notice
Airline flights may be overbooked, and there is a slight chance that a seat will not be available on a flight for which a person has a confirmed reservation. If the flight is
overbooked, no one will be denied a seat un il airline personnel first ask for volunteers willing to give up their reservation in exchange for a payment of the airline's
choosing. If there are not enough volunteers, the airline will deny boarding to other persons in accordance with its particular boarding priority. With few exceptions,
persons denied boarding involuntarily are entitled to compensation. The complete rules for the payment of compensation and boarding priorities are available at all
airport ticket counters and boarding locations.
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To: Bryce Stewart
Subject: Re: Call
Date: Thursday, August 01, 2019 8:13:55 AM
24(1)
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 31, 2019, at 10:15 PM, Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
24(1)

From: MacKinnon, Janice <17(1)
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 7:11 PM
To: Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
Subject: Re: Call

24(1)
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 31, 2019, at 6:30 PM, Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
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Hi Janice,

Let me know if this works:
24(1)

Thanks,

Bryce

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 4:21 PM
To: Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
Subject: Re: Call

24(1)

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 31, 2019, at 3:22 PM, Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
wrote:
>
> Hi Janice,
>
> I can be reached at either of these numbers:
>
> Tel 780 415 9718
> Mob 17(1)
>
> Bryce
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)
> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:17 PM
> To: Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>
> Subject: Call
>
> Hi Bryce
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> Can you give me s number at which I can call you. 24(1)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended
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If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager.
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To: MICHAEL PERCY
Cc: Peggy Garritty; Dave Mowat; Jay Ramotar; Kim Henderson; bdahlby99; Lkaplan8; Bryce Stewart
Subject: Re: revisions to education section
Date: Thursday, August 01, 2019 8:24:14 AM
Sounds reasonable to me Mike
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 31, 2019, at 11:42 PM, MICHAEL PERCY 17(1) wrote:
24(1)
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To: Bryce Stewart
Subject: RE: Briefing Package for August 8 Premier/Minister meeting
Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 11:47:18 AM
Hi Bryce,

Yes, the meeting should focus on the report. I will want to clarify/expand upon the
recommendations and offer other observations that are not included in the report.

Also, on the communications plan, please tell the communications staff that I will need to have
preliminary draft speaking points by Thursday August 29 since I will need to amend them as I see fit.
C

Thanks

Janice

Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:09 AM
Cc: 'MICHAEL PERCY' 17(1) ; Elizabeth Chee <Elizabeth.Chee@gov.ab.ca>;
'Peggy Garritty' 17(1) ; Lennie Kaplan 17(1) ; David Stanford
<David.Stanford@gov.ab.ca>
Subject: Briefing Package for August 8 Premier/Minister meeting

Hi Janice,

Attached is the briefing package for the meeting tomorrow:
Agenda (item 0)
Draft Report (item 1)
Draft Communications Plan (item 2)
Draft Cabinet Deck (item 3)
Minister Toews’ May 7 letter to Janice appointing the Panel (item 4)

I expect most of the meeting will be focused on the report and recommendations, and then
discussion on the communications plan and government’s response. In addition, to Premier Kenney
and Minister Toews, officials from the Premier’s Office, Executive Council, Athana Mentzelopoulos
and myself will be in attendance.

The materials are attached, with the exception of the draft report. I understand that there is a draft
5. Please let me know whether to include in the Minister’s and Premier’s briefing binders.

Thanks,

Bryce
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this e-mail.
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From: Bryce Stewart
To: "MacKinnon, Janice"
Cc: "MICHAEL PERCY"; Elizabeth Chee; "Peggy Garritty"; Lennie Kaplan; David Stanford
Subject: Briefing Package for August 8 Premier/Minister meeting
Attachments: Item 0 - Meeting Agenda - August 8, 2019.docx
Item 2 - CCS MacKinnon Panel Report Release.docx
Item 4 - Letter to Chair - May 7, 2019.pdf
Item 3 - Blue Ribbon Panel - Presentation August 7.pptx
Hi Janice,

Attached is the briefing package for the meeting tomorrow:
· Agenda (item 0)
· Draft Report (item 1)
· Draft Communications Plan (item 2)
· Draft Cabinet Deck (item 3)
· Minister Toews’ May 7 letter to Janice appointing the Panel (item 4)

I expect most of the meeting will be focused on the report and recommendations, and then
discussion on the communications plan and government’s response. In addition, to Premier Kenney
and Minister Toews, officials from the Premier’s Office, Executive Council, Athana Mentzelopoulos
and myself will be in attendance.

The materials are attached, with the exception of the draft report. I understand that there is a draft
5. Please let me know whether to include in the Minister’s and Premier’s briefing binders.

Thanks,

Bryce
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MacKinnon Panel Meeting
AGENDA
August 8, 2019 | Oval Room, Legislature Building | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Attendees: Premier Jason Kenney, Minister Travis Towes, Dr. Janice MacKinnon
Ray Gilmour (DMEC), Coleen Volk (Assoc. DMEC), Athana Mentzelopoulos (DM TBF),
Bryce Stewart (Sr.ADM TBF) Jamie Huckabay (Premier COS), David Knight Legg (Premier PA),
Howard Anglin (Premier PS), Mitchel Gray (Minister Towes COS)
Agenda Items:
1. Draft Report
- Overview and Discussion of Report Recommendations
2. Communications Strategy
- Communications Roll Out
- Government’s Response
3. Presentation at Cabinet on August 15, 2019
4. Next Steps
Confidential
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To: Bryce Stewart
Cc: Lennie Kaplan; Peggy Garritty; MICHAEL PERCY; Elizabeth Chee
Subject: Re: Follow up on KPMG Report and Tech Briefing
Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 10:10:19 PM
Agreed with both. 24(1)
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 7, 2019, at 9:42 PM, Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Hi Janice,

24(1)
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Thanks,

Bryce

this e-mail.
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To: Jeannie Smith; Cheryl Tkalcic
Cc: Elizabeth Chee
Subject: Re: September 3 press release and speaking notes
Attachments: image003.png
Fine. 24(1)
From: Jeannie Smith

To: MacKinnon, Janice ; Cheryl Tkalcic
Cc: Elizabeth Chee
Subject: RE: September 3 press release and speaking notes
Hi Janice,
The news release will be sent to you by either the premier’s office or minister’s office. They will
draft it and share with you for comment and a quote.
I will see if we can get that to you sooner than later.
Thanks.
j.
Jeannie Smith
Communications Director, Treasury Board and Finance
T: 780-422-9030
C: 17(1)
Jeannie.smith@gov.ab.ca
Alberta-2018

Sent: August 28, 2019 9:35 AM
To: Cheryl Tkalcic
Cc: Jeannie Smith ; Elizabeth Chee
I did not receive the press release. Could you please send it so that I can review and amend it.

To: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1) >
Cc: Jeannie Smith <Jeannie.Smith@gov.ab.ca>; Elizabeth Chee <Elizabeth.Chee@gov.ab.ca>
Ok, in any case – I have attached a newer version – the one I sent earlier had a few typos.
Thanks,
Cheryl
From: MacKinnon, Janice <17(1) >
Cc: Jeannie Smith <Jeannie.Smith@gov.ab.ca>; Elizabeth Chee <Elizabeth.Chee@gov.ab.ca>
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Hi Cheryl
Had a quick review of the notes 24(1)
So I will redo them and send you a copy hopefully by Friday
24(1)
Thanks
Janice
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 28, 2019, at 9:17 AM, Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Good morning,
Attached are some draft speaking notes for you to review.
I have cc’d Jeannie Smith, the Director of Communications for Treasury Board and
Finance. She will be your point of contact 17(1) . Please let
her know if you have any questions or require anything else.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 11:16 AM
To: 'MacKinnon, Janice' <17(1) >
Hello,
Yes, I am able to assist. I have checked with Minister’s office and heard we’ll be
talking about the roll out and finalizing details later today so I will be in touch again
very soon.
Thanks,
Cheryl
Cheryl Tkalcic
Assistant Communications Director, Treasury Board and Finance
Tel: 780-638-1054
Cell: 17(1)
Cheryl.Tkalcic@gov.ab.ca
From: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1) >
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 10:50 AM
Subject: September 3 press release and speaking notes
Hi Cheryl
Will you be overseeing the press release and speaking notes for the September 3
announcement from the government's perspective?
If so, let me know asap so that we can coordinate my speaking notes----what
worked last time is for you to send me proposed notes then I will amend them and
send them back. Since I am busy at the end of the week if I could have the notes
by Wednesday or Thursday that would work. Alternatively, I can just do my own
speaking notes and forward them to you.
Also, I would like to review the press release before it goes out, again the sooner
the better.
Thanks
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Janice
this e-mail.
<08-27 Chair Speaking Notes.docx>
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To: Jeannie Smith
Subject: Re: speaking notes
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:06:56 PM
Thx. Just left you a phone message
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2019, at 12:04 PM, Jeannie Smith <Jeannie.Smith@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Thank You- received.
Sorry I couldn’t take your call... am in Treasury Board so can’t talk right now.
Will flip you a note when I get a chance to go through them.
Thank you very much.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2019, at 11:56 AM, MacKinnon, Janice

17(1) wrote:
Please confirm receipts
this e-mail.
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Speaking Notes for Janice MacKinnon for September 3
Let me begin by thanking my fellow panelists for their hard work, commitment
and wisdom. This has been a team effort ----with a distinguished and
experienced group of panelists---- and I am pleased that all of our
recommendations were supported unanimously by all panel members.
The panel worked hard over the summer reviewing data from the Alberta
government and KPMG and interviewing major departments. Our approach
was strategic, focusing on the largest departments and the main cost drivers.
Our main findings should be of concern to all Albertans. We found that

without bold change Albertans face a future of rising deficits and debt with
more tax dollars going to interest rather than programs. Delay will only
worsen the problem. For instance, if the government of the day had frozen
spending in 2016-17 the current deficit would be $3.2 billion less.
We found that if Alberta’s per capita spending matched the spending of the 3
other big provinces, Alberta would spend $10.4 billion less and would not
have a deficit. Worse, while Alberta spends more the results achieved are no
better and in some cases worse than other provinces.
Raising taxes is not the answer. Alberta has a spending problem and the
government needs to act quickly and decisively to reduce its spending.
The province needs to go beyond merely cutting spending to transform the

way programs and services are delivered. An excellent example is health care
which represents 42% of the provincial budget. If Alberta spent the same per
capita as comparator provinces it would spend $3.6 billion less annually on
health care. Closing the spending gap requires moving more service delivery
from hospitals to community facilities, more fully utilizing the skills of health
care professionals beyond doctors and registered nurses and changing the
composition and level of doctors’ compensation.
Some services, like day procedures, should be moved from hospitals to

private clinics to reduce costs and enhance patient service.
More generally, the panel found that current collective agreements contain
provisions that make it difficult for the province to provide quality, timely
services at a reasonable cost. Thus, the panel recommends that the
government explore opportunities to use not-for profit or private sector
delivery of programs and services.
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K-12 Education, represents 17% of the budget and spending in this area has
grown faster than the relevant school age population. The panel recommends
that the government work with stakeholders to reduce the spending that goes
to administration and governance. Also, the current funding formula should
be changed to provide incentives for sharing services and achieving better
outcomes for students.
In Advanced Education, which represents 11% of the budget, Alberta spends

significantly more per student than comparable provinces, even though its
participation rates are lower. The panel recommends that the government
work with stakeholders to define the direction, goals, and appropriate
governance for the sector. The panel also recommends that the government
move to a revenue mix comparable to Ontario and British Columbia, where
there is less reliance on government grants and more funding from alternative
sources, including tuition. The provinces should also assess the financial
viability of the 26 post secondary institutions.
In terms of the public sector the panel believes that the public service needs to
be renewed to enhance its capacity to be innovative and change oriented. To
support the attraction, engagement and retention of qualified staff the panel
recommends that the management freeze on merit/in range increases be
ended.
Public sector compensation represents 55% of the budget and public servants
have benefitted from generous compensation and benefits as well as job
security during the recession. Thus, balancing the budget will necessitate
restraint in the compensation and size of the public sector.
Capital spending is another major area in which Alberta spending is well above
other provinces. Alberta’s net capital stock per capita is 44% above the
national average and capital grants to municipalities, which make up ¼ of all
provincial spending on capital, are higher than other provinces. Thus, the
province recommends the province examine its framework for capital funding
to municipalities to align funding with provincial goals, require municipalities
to share more of the costs of major projects and to bring Alberta’s per capita
capital stock in line with comparator provinces.
As well as making specific changes in key areas, the panel recommends that
the government conduct a principles based program review across all
government departments and agencies to enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of government service delivery.
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Balancing the budget involves reducing spending but also finding ways to
grow and diversify the economy and enhance revenue. The panel found that
Alberta has lost its competitive advantage in attracting investment and is seen
as being over-regulated, with lengthy processes and uncertain timelines. The
panel recommends that the government work with industry and Albertans to
develop a vision and strategy, with clear measurable targets, to foster job and
wealth creation and rebuild Alberta’s reputation as the best and most
responsible place to do business.
The panel believes that if the government moves quickly and decisively to
reduce spending, transform program and service delivery and promote
economic growth and diversification, the budget can be balanced by 2022-23.
The panel also recommends that to maintain the province’s hard earned fiscal
health, annual increases in total program spending be limited to the projected
rate of increase in total household incomes in Alberta and in-year spending be
restricted to funding for a public emergency, disaster or an unanticipated
priority that can not be delayed. Also, after balancing the budget the province
should build a formal buffer for its revenue forecasts and introduce a
legislated plan to eliminate Alberta’s net debt by 2043-44.
The panel’s recommendations represent an ambitious plan to balance the

province’s budget and sustain its long term fiscal health. Implementing it will
require difficult choices and bold action. Challenging decisions will be
required but once the budget is balanced there will be opportunities to reduce
taxes or invest in new programs.
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To: Jeannie Smith
Subject: Re: speaking notes
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019 8:29:46 PM
Looks good to me. When the Minister speaks he may want to name the panel members and
include one line about their backgrounds and thank them
From: Jeannie Smith

Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 6:57 PM
Subject: RE: speaking notes
Hi Janice,
Thank you very much for the notes. I have shared them with the Minister’s office and they were very
helpful.
I met with the premier’s office team today and we have a draft news release. Please see attached. We
will be very focused on the fact we have an over-spending problem.
We chose the quote that talked about raising taxes is not the answer and we need transformational
change as that worked well with the outcomes piece they wanted to highlight.
Please have a look and let me know what you think. Given we’re getting tight on time, Premier will
be reviewing the news release as well – knowing you are we are verifying your quote with you.
Premier’s office would also like a picture with Minister Toews, all the panel members who can
attend on Tuesday for the news release. We will arrange to take that picture prior to the news
conference so it won’t take up additional time. Recognizing we’re missing two members, we will
still make sure their names are included as members of the panel.
I have confirmed that on the stage will be just you and Minister Toews – at least that’s the plan
today. The panel members will be off to the side and available for comment following the news
conference if necessary.
We are confirming rooms for Tuesday, so I’ll make sure we have all those details neatly wrapped up
in one email by end of day tomorrow.
Thank you very much for all your help Janice and I look forward to meeting you in person on
Tuesday.
Happy to discuss any concerns.
Jeannie.
Sent: August 29, 2019 11:56 AM
To: Jeannie Smith
Cc: MacKinnon, Janice
Subject: speaking notes
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News release
Report shows government overspending problem

September 3, 2019
The MacKinnon Panel on Alberta’s Finances confirms

Related information
Alberta has a long-standing overspending problem. Link to report
MacKinnon Report on Alberta’s
Alberta’s spending would be $10.4 billion less every year if we Finances
matched the average spending of Canada’s three largest
Media inquiries
provinces – Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. By doing so,
Colin Aitchison
Alberta would have a $3.7-billion surplus instead of a $6.7-billion Colin.Aitchison@gov.ab.ca
deficit. 780-940-0952
Press Secretary, Treasury Board
The MacKinnon Panel also pointed out Alberta’s spending per and Finance (acting)
capita is the highest in Canada and has been for more than 20
years.
Alberta’s debt has increased rapidly in the last four years, from
$13 billion to $60 billion, and we are on track to exceed $100
billion in just four years. The panel found that without a change in
course, interest payments on that debt will grow from $1.9 billion
per year to $3.7 billion per year.
“I would like to thank the panel for their report. It’s clear Alberta’s
spending is out of control and must be brought back in line. Our
government was elected to balance the budget and what we have
learned from this report furthers our commitment to making that
happen and getting Alberta back on track.”
Travis Toews, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury
Board
The report compared government spending in a range of areas,

including health, education, and advanced education.
The panel looked at outcomes as well as expenses and found

that spending more doesn’t mean better results. In some cases,
the panel found that outcomes in Alberta are worse than in other
provinces.
“Raising taxes is not the answer. Alberta has a spending problem

and the government needs to act quickly and decisively to reduce
its spending. The province needs to go beyond merely cutting
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News release
spending to transform the way programs and services are
delivered.”
Janice MacKinnon, chair
Information provided in the report will be used in planning Budget 2019 which is scheduled to be
tabled in the fall.
Quick facts
On May 7, government tasked the panel with reporting on:
• government's fiscal outlook
• department and agency expenditure trends and cost drivers
• a plan to balance the budget by 2022-23, without raising taxes
• a new fiscal framework that requires future balanced budgets and a plan to retire the
accumulated debt
• government's operating and capital budgeting, fiscal planning and public reporting processes
and systems
• business investment climate in Canada and its impact on Alberta’s economy
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SPEAKING NOTES
HONOURABLE TRAVIS TOEWS
MINISTER OF TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE
BLUE-RIBBON PANEL – REPORT RELEASE

REMARKS TO MEDIA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
10:30 A.M.
MCDOUGALL CENTRE
CALGARY
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Event Backgrounder
Speaker’s role: Give a statement to the media about the report by the Blue
Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s finances
Audience
profile: Media, Albertans
Organizer: Government of Alberta

Contact:
Attire: Business
Program: TBC
Length of speech: 5 minutes
Media: invited
Who’s introducing: Minister to take the podium
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TITLE SLIDE
Thank you for attending today.
First off, I want to express my appreciation to the
panel members for their work on this report, and
for the expertise that they brought to this task.
This esteemed 6-member panel represents years
of experience.
The members here today are:
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• Dr. Janice MacKinnon, former Saskatchewan
Finance Minister, Executive Fellow at the
University of Calgary School of Public Policy
and Professor of Fiscal Policy at the University
of Saskatchewan;
• Mike Percy, former professor and dean of the
Alberta School of Business at the University of
Alberta, as well as a former MLA;
• Kim Henderson, former Deputy Minister to the
Premier, as well as deputy minister of Finance
with the province of British Columbia;
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• Dave Mowat, former president and chief
executive office for ATB Financial.
Unable to join us today are:
• Bev Dahlby, distinguished fellow and research
director for the School of Public Policy at the
University of Calgary; and
• Jay Ramotar, a former deputy minister for a
number of ministries with the Alberta Public
Service.
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Despite the short timelines required to finish this
important work to inform Budget 2019, the panel
rose to the occasion, and for that I thank them.
And I would of course be remiss if I didn’t
particularly acknowledge and thank Janice
MacKinnon for her leadership in developing this
document.
I take the panel’s comments seriously and I am
very concerned about the state of our finances
that the panel’s report has revealed.
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SLIDE 2: SPENDING PROBLEM
This document clearly shows that Alberta has a
serious long-term spending problem.
We spend much more than any other province.
In fact, our spending has been consistently higher
than the provincial average for the last 25 years.
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SLIDE 3: 10.4 BILLION LESS
Previous governments spent more than they
should have – much more than the usual practice
of spending according to population growth plus
inflation.
There is one particularly notable fact that Dr.
MacKinnon shared that I would like to reiterate as
I believe this is something every Albertan needs to
know and remember:
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If our per capita spending matched the average
spending in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia,
our expenses would be $10.4 billion less and we
would not have a deficit.
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SLIDE 4: SPENDING OVERALL
Again, I’ll repeat – if we kept our expenses, on
average, to around what other provinces of similar
size and economies did, we would not have a
deficit.
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SLIDE 5: ALBERTA’S DEBT
We would have a healthy surplus that we could
return to Albertans, use to pay down our debt, or
spend on public services.
Instead, we are already over $60 billion in debt
and our deficit as of first quarter was over $800
million.
This is a clear case for change – we must bring our
spending in line with other large provinces over
time.
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SLIDE 6: SPENDING ON HEALTH
What this report also shows is that all this extra
spending doesn’t mean we’ve seen better results.
In some cases we are seeing even worse
performance in key areas than other provinces.
For example, despite spending the most per capita
on the health system than any other Canadian
province, too many of our actual health outcomes
are the poorest of comparable provinces.
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SLIDE 7: BIG INTEREST
If we don’t change direction now, our debt is on
track to quickly grow to well over $100 billion and
we won’t be able to afford the services that people
need.
The interest on this debt is already crowding out
spending on public services.
We already spend more on interest – $1.9 billion -
than we do on most government ministries.
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And if we don’t change our ways, that will rise to
$3.7 billion in just four years.
Every Albertan and all of their children will be on
the hook for these costs, just as they are now – on
the hook for the $10.4 billion more in spending
than British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
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SLIDE 8: ALBERTA’S DEBT
We must act now.
Future generations and current workers are
counting on us to make the decisions that will put
us back on a solid fiscal path.
I will use what I have learned in this report as I
continue to prepare a budget that will be tabled in
October.
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I’d now like to invite the panel chair, Dr. Janice
MacKinnon, up to say a few words.
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To: Elizabeth Chee
Cc: Jeannie Smith
Subject: Re: Report Public Release Details - Sept 3
Date: Friday, August 30, 2019 3:41:24 PM
Attachments: image001.png
Elizabeth
The panel requested to be seated to the side rather than standing on the stage and I will answer
questions on behalf of the panel. I discussed this with the Minister and he agreed
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Elizabeth Chee <Elizabeth.Chee@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Good Afternoon,
Please see the attached document for minute by minute details on the events for
September 3. All events will take place at the McDougall Centre. Included below are
some highlights:
· Starting at 9 am, the Panel has access to the
Black Diamond Room (3rd Floor), to meet in advance of the rest of the activities
· At 10:30 am the Panel will be greeted by
Jeannie Smith who will escort you to Lougheed 1 (1st floor) for the pre-brief
· Slightly before 11am you will then be escorted
to the Media Room (basement) for the public release:
o Opening Remarks from Colin Aitchison
o Minster will provide remarks and
invite Dr. Mackinnon to speak
o Dr. MacKinnon will speak
o Media will have an opportunity to ask
questions.
Note that media and stakeholders will receive an embargoed report and booklet at
10:15am.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
From: Elizabeth Chee
Sent: August-27-19 7:37 PM
To: '17(1)
17(1) 'Kim Henderson' 17(1)
'Dave Mowat' <17(1)
17(1) >; 'Jay Ramotar' <17(1) >
Cc: Mitchel Gray <Mitchel.Gray@gov.ab.ca>; 'Lennie Kaplan' 17(1) >;
Bryce Stewart <bryce.stewart@gov.ab.ca>; Jeannie Smith <Jeannie.Smith@gov.ab.ca>
Subject: Report Public Release Details - Sept 3
Good Evening,
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Today we solidified a number of items surrounding the reveal of the Report and
Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances. Here is what we
know:
· The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3
at McDougall Centre in Calgary (Rooms to be confirmed)
· 10:15 a.m. – media and stakeholders will get
an embargoed copy of the report – there will be no tech briefing.
o A departmental official (Bryce
Stewart) will be in the room should there be questions about some of
the technical aspects of the report with some of the more expert
stakeholders.
· 10:30 a.m. – Dr. MacKinnon and the panel will
meet with Minister Toews and department officials in a pre-brief to go over
remarks and prepare for media that will follow. (Room to be confirmed)
· 11 a.m. – News conference
o The news conference will include
Minister Toews, Dr. MacKinnon and the panel.
o Minister Toews will introduce Dr.
MacKinnon who will give some remarks on the findings in the report.
o Minister Toews will thank Dr.
MacKinnon and the panel and will provide remarks on behalf of the
Government of Alberta.
o Minister Toews and the panel will
take questions.
Once the rooms have been confirmed, I will send a follow-up email and provide you
with those details. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
this e-mail.
<09-03 MacKinnon Panel Report Minute by Minute.docx>
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Event Briefing
MacKinnon Panel Report

Date: September 3, 2019
Participants: Minister Toews

Colin Aitchison
Mackinnon Panel
• Dr. Janice MacKinnon (spokesperson)
• Michael Percy
• Kim Henderson
• Dave Mowat
Location: McDougall Centre

455 6 street SW
Calgary, AB
Start time: 10:15 a.m.
Speaking time: 11:00 a.m.
Event end time: 11:30 a.m.
Host name: Government of Alberta
Greeter: Jeannie Smith
Dress code: Business
Dignitaries: None
Media: Yes
Government of Alberta Contacts:

• Jeannie Smith, Communications Director
o Jeannie.Smith@gov.ab.ca
o 780-916-9637
WHEN COMPLETED DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED A
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Minute-by-Minute:
9:00 a.m. Panel members arrive at McDougall Centre
Room: Black Diamond room, third floor, McDougall Centre
9:30 a.m. Minister Toews phone briefing with Caucus

Room: Lougheed 1, main floor, McDougall Centre
10:00 a.m. Media and stakeholders arrive to the Siksika room

Room: Siksika room, main floor, McDougall Centre
10:15 a.m. Media and stakeholders receive the embargoed report and booklet. Media who
signed up for the online embargo will also receive electronic copies.
Room: Siksika room, main floor, McDougall Centre
10:30 a.m. Minister and panel members greeted by Jeannie Smith and escorted to
Lougheed 1 for pre-brief.
Room: Lougheed 1, main floor, McDougall Centre
Photo opportunity: Minister meeting with panel members
10:58 a.m. Minister and panel members escorted to the media room.
Room: Media room, basement, McDougall Centre
11:00 a.m. Colin Aitchison welcomes everyone to the announcement and invites minister
to speak.
11:01 a.m. Minister provide remarks.

Photo opportunity: Minister at podium with panel members behind
11:10 a.m. Minister concludes remarks and invites Dr. MacKinnon to the podium to speak.
Photo opportunity: Dr. MacKinnon at podium
11:15 a.m. Colin Aitchison coordinates media questions.
11:30 a.m. Media availability concludes
WHEN COMPLETED DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED A
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To: Jeannie Smith
Cc: Peggy Garritty; Colin Aitchison; Sherene Khaw
Subject: Re: Media questions from Edmonton Journal
Date: Tuesday, September 03, 2019 2:58:45 PM
Thanks Jeannie. Please provide a broad statement for the reporter
From: Jeannie Smith

Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 1:45 PM
Cc: Peggy Garritty ; Colin Aitchison ; Sherene Khaw
Subject: RE: Media questions from Edmonton Journal
Agree Janice. We’ll provide a broad response. 24(1) . Wanted to give
you an opportunity if you felt it was appropriate. We’ll take it from here.
Thanks.
Jeannie.
Sent: September 3, 2019 1:41 PM
To: Jeannie Smith
Cc: Peggy Garritty ; Colin Aitchison ; Sherene Khaw
Subject: Re: Media questions from Edmonton Journal
These questions are too detailed
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 3, 2019, at 12:41 PM, Jeannie Smith <Jeannie.Smith@gov.ab.ca> wrote:
Hi Janice and Peggy,

Below are a list of questions from Janet French from the Edmonton Journal. Do
you think you could address some of her questions please?
If there are specifics, that should be addressed by the minister, we will do that, but
I want you to see the list so you have the context.
Thank you.
j.
The report refers to completely revising the education funding formula,

including incentives for better outcomes for students. What kinds of
incentives does the panel mean? Panel
What kinds of outcomes might the government look at for such incentives?
Panel
Tying funding to incentives at US K-12 schools had some interesting
consequences, such as educators falsifying grade submissions to increase
the amount of funding their schools received. I believe some of them were
criminally charged for this. If you decide to pursue this avenue, how would
you safeguard such a system from abuse and manipulation? Panel or the
Minister 24(1)
How can the panel compare B.C.’s school administrative spending to

Alberta’s when B.C. Has no constitutional requirement to provide separate
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Catholic education? Panel
Is elimination of duplicate education systems on the table, if the
government is looking to reduce education administrative costs at the board
level? Why or why not? Minister
Jeannie Smith
Communications Director, Treasury Board and Finance
T: 780-422-9030
C: 17(1)
Jeannie.smith@gov.ab.ca
this e-mail.
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To: Jeannie Smith
Subject: Fw: CBC Radio Alberta@Noon request
Date: Wednesday, September 04, 2019 10:25:04 AM
Jeannie.
As per below, I think it is time for me to end my comments
Good to work with you and good luck on the budget
Janice

Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 10:23 AM
To: Heather Moriarty ; Judy Aldous
Subject: Re: CBC Radio Alberta@Noon request
Hi Heather
I did 2 CBC interviews this morning to explain the report. But from my perspective the report
is now in the government's hands and it will decide what action to take. Hence, I will not be
making further comments on the report.
Thanks for the invitation and good luck with your program
Janice
From: Heather Moriarty

Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:40 AM
To: MacKinnon, Janice ; Judy Aldous
Subject: CBC Radio Alberta@Noon request
Hello,
I produce the noon call in program for CBC Radio in Alberta. I'm wondering if you
would talk with us and take calls from listeners on our radio program. We'd like to
talk about the recommendations from the blue ribbon panel. Would you be available
to join us on Monday September 9th from 12-1 MT? I'm at 403 521 6005 if you'd
like to talk more about it. Thanks, Heather
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To: Cheryl Tkalcic; lkaplan8

From: Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca>

Thank you! I appreciate your time on this,

From: Cheryl Tkalcic

From: MacKinnon, Janice 17(1)

From: Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca>

Sent from my iPhone

On May 8, 2019, at 12:47 PM, Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca> wrote:

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On May 7, 2019, at 9:52 AM, Cheryl Tkalcic <cheryl.tkalcic@gov.ab.ca> wrote:

Following is the revised draft in its entirety.

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On May 6, 2019, at 6:22 PM, MacKinnon, Janice

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On May 6, 2019, at 4:32 PM, Cheryl Tkalcic

Hello again and thank you for this!

BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON ALBERTA’S FINANCES ANNOUNCEMENT

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019

LEGISLATURE MEDIA ROOM

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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Organizer: Government of Alberta

Thank you Premier and Minister for that

I am excited to chair the Blue Ribbon Panel on

Alberta’s finances and I’m eager to get to work.

I know what it means to practice fiscal discipline.

Following the economic turmoil in the 1980s, I was

the finance minister of a Saskatchewan

government that became the first government to

balance our budget in the 90s.

spending where our citizens needed it the most,

rather than racking up debt that would decrease

our fiscal capacity.

I have dedicated my life to public service, because I

believe in providing responsible, discipline fiscal

management that is focused on better outcomes.

Following my time as Saskatchewan’s Minister of

Finance, I have worked with and commented on

Under the Premier’s direction, the Blue Ribbon

Panel on Alberta’s Finances will dig deep into

Alberta’s fiscal situation.

Alberta currently has the second largest spending

per capita than other provinces, yet it is not seeing

these choices that we are creating a stronger

foothold for Alberta.

An Alberta that will be able to invest directly in its

people, rather than differing more and more

program spending to cover bloated debt servicing

Our panel will provide information that will help

this government make decision to get Alberta’s

budget back on track.

a report that acts as a guideline for government.

Debt is a trap that takes money away from public

services – from families and communities – and

sends it to bankers and bondholders.

Your government believes that Alberta can do

I am honoured to lead this distinguished panel,