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Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill Alberta Party MLA Karen McPherson introduced a private member’s bill Tuesday to support unemployed and underemployed Albertans.

It’s the first piece of legislation ever tabled by the Alberta Party.

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McPherson said Tuesday she has heard from a lot of people in her riding who aren’t able to find a job. The bill was a response to that, and involved consultation with unemployed Albertans, economists, recruiters, First Nations and post-secondary institutions.

McPherson’s bill would establish an employment advisory council to recommend ways to reduce unemployment and underemployment, and get employers, educators and others working together to create training and job opportunities.

With the session due to wrap this week there’s a good chance her bill will die on the order paper, but McPherson said she’s optimistic the NDP government will take her ideas to heart.