Devin Dreeshen

Devin Dreeshen

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Devin Dreeshen is the Alberta Minister of Transportation, known for his controversial stance on infrastructure policy, particularly regarding the removal of bike lanes in major cities like Edmonton and Calgary. He argues that bike lanes contribute to traffic congestion and hinder the expansion of road networks necessary for Alberta's growing population. His recent calls for the cancellation of bike lane projects have sparked significant debate, with critics accusing him of overstepping his jurisdiction and interfering in municipal planning.

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Transport Minister Devin Dreeshen said in a Thursday statement that Alberta took action against Conquer Transportation after one of the company’s trucks was involved in a deadly crash.

Alberta shuts down trucking company linked to fatal collision in Manitoba
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-07
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Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen has previously said a bill coming this fall could give the Alberta government the power to review or remove municipal bike lanes.

Alberta’s bike lanes aren’t a problem to be solved – they’re how people get around
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-25
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Devin Dreeshen is the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors who hosted an event at the Calgary Stampede.

Alberta is ‘having a moment’ at the Calgary Stampede
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-11
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Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen called it a historic day for Alberta drivers as they say goodbye to the photo radar cash cow.

Morning Update: Speed cameras are under siege – again
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-14
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Alberta’s transportation minister Devin Dreeshen first raised the issue in April.

The premiers are using bike lanes as a political scapegoat
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-18
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Devin Dreeshen is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project.

Alberta transportation minister wants bike lanes gone, critics say stay in your lane
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-18
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