Letter From Concerned Albertan

Here's a good example of a form letter that could be sent to Stelmach. If you have a concern on the Royalty Review, by all means let the Premier know. If you don't want to take the time to compose your own letter just use one of the forms are floating about, including the one below:

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Premier Ed Stelmach - premier@gov.ab.ca Fax: 780 427-1349


Dear Premier Stelmach:

I am sending this letter as a concerned Albertan who, although not employed directly or indirectly in the oil and gas industry, can not help but think the implementation of the recommendations of the royalty review panel will have a negative impact on my financial well being.

I can understand that the government may want to control the rate at which the oil sands are being developed and I support that initiative wholeheartedly. I’m sure I share all Albertans’ concerns over the possible impact these developments are having on the environment, not to mention what it has done to the availability and costs of services such as plumbers or electricians throughout the province.

However, I am also aware that it has been the conventional oil and gas industry that has fuelled the Alberta economy over the years and that the proposed changes will have a significant impact on that industry. I do not purport myself to be an economist or financial wizard, but common sense tells me that any changes to fiscal policy that will negatively impact an industry will certainly result in a decline in the investments that same industry would consider making in this province.

I implore the government to assess the impact of this during its review process and give serious consideration to the consequences of a turndown in the conventional oil and gas industry. As this industry is the engine of the Alberta economy, repercussions will spill into small business, the construction industry, manufacturing and real estate, to name a few. As a home owner, I stand to lose considerable equity in my investment.

It is my opinion that this government should not create an environment of fiscal change and uncertainty that will drive away future investment. Alberta’s economy has thrived because it has offered people, industry and business an attractive province in which to establish roots. Please consider carefully and fully all consequences of what is being proposed.

Respectfully,



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cc: Alberta Deputy Premier Ron Stevens - ron.stevens@gov.ab.ca Fax: 780 422-6621