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Article: Alberta.(Legislative Reports)
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- Canadian Parliamentary Review
- Article date:
- June 22, 2004
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The Spring Sitting of the Fourth Session of the 25th Legislature commenced on February 17, 2004 with the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Lois Hole. The speech centred on the impact the energy industry has had on Alberta. It also focussed on initiatives to build the province's future as Alberta approaches its centennial in 2005. Education and protection of children were key themes. Other elements included:
* the creation of an Alberta office in Washington, D. C. to advance the province's interests on issues such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis (BSE);
* a Life Sciences Institute to coordinate research taking place ...