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You’ve got to hand it to the Rachel Notley government: it is apparently committed to consulting with Albertans.

The notion of scrapping the twice-yearly time change is gaining momentum, but Cheryl Oates, Notley’s press secretary, says the government wants to ensure Albertans are fully consulted before any decision is made.

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The premier has also promised to consult with Albertans about provincial legislation on legalized marijuana, including the age at which people will be able to use the drug. A federal task force has recommended the minimum age be set at 18 and that provinces be permitted to harmonize their regulations with the purchasing of alcohol and tobacco.

“It’s a balancing act, obviously, because on one hand, the objective of legalizing marijuana — for the most part — is to control it and to actually make it more safe,” said Notley. “And we are committing that we will engage with Albertans on some of those options, and (age limits) will probably be one of them.”