Edmonton Sun: Stelmach wants a bailout

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Albertans deserve an economic stimulus package from Ottawa, says Premier Ed Stelmach.

The premier made those remarks as he prepares to head to the nation's capital Friday for a First Minister's meeting.

Weeks ago, the feds stitched together a $4-billion bailout package for Ontario's hard-hit auto industry.

Stelmach today told reporters Albertans deserve some form of federal economic stimulus too, given that the province's key industries are also going through hard times.

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http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2009/01/13/8010521.html

[CHIMO]

1. And So He Should

Otherwise his conservative party doesn't have a reason for existing. They have to stand up for the West against the East. (The East being a code word in Alberta for Toronto/Quebec and doesn't include Alberta for those in BC)

But he will get his pound of flesh. The Feds will back down on the requirement for one National Securities Regulator.