Ian McClelland
Ian McClelland is a former Progressive Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Alberta, known for his critical stance on various provincial independence initiatives. He previously chaired a committee in 2003 that examined similar proposals aimed at strengthening Alberta's autonomy within Canada, including the establishment of a provincial pension plan and an independent revenue agency. Recently, he has been in the news for his skepticism regarding Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel, predicting that it would yield similar outcomes to previous initiatives, which he deemed ineffective.
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Recent news mentions
Ian McClelland is a founding member of the Reform Party of Canada and a supporter of Lukaszuk's initiative.
Former Alberta deputy premier launches pro-Canada petition amid calls for separation
Canada· 2025-08-24
Ian McClelland criticized the Fair Deal panel as a waste of time, having chaired a similar committee years earlier.
Alberta’s independence panel? Been there, done thatCanada· 2025-06-28
