Kevin Taft Quotations

He's getting the number way, way wrong on health care and if that reflects his true understanding of the health-care situation in Alberta, we're in serious trouble here.

it feels like back-of-the-envelope policy at a billion-dollar scale.

I know if I was Mr. Rice, I would resign. I think it's the only option he has,

I understand the document actually hit the page and I think that he really owes her the apology at the very least.

Calgary and Alberta once had the best health care system probably in the world and through a combination of neglect, mismanagement, and I think deliberate sabotage, that's been shattered and there is only one point of responsibility and that is this government.

It surprises and alarms me because Evans is one of the more capable cabinet ministers and has sent out all kinds of messages that she supports the public health-care system.

This government's budget is barely six months old and it's already been blown to smithereens, ... The government seems to have abandoned all pretence of control on the public purse.

One day the minister is saying something, the next day the premier is contradicting her,

This is our lottery win and we have a choice. We can spend it all now or we can think through a plan and invest it and live off the interest forever,

I think most Albertans believe this is unwise, ... While many low-income families or single parents will no doubt benefit from the funds, it's a waste to give $400 to a millionaire executive.