In Edmonton, AB, the recently introduced Bill 28, known as the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, is seen as an effort by the UCP to assert more influence over municipalities and essential services in Alberta. Raj Uppal, President of CUPE Alberta, criticized the bill, pointing out the irony of a provincial government criticizing federal overreach while seeking to diminish municipal autonomy. Bill 28 grants the UCP government the authority to mandate a municipality to relinquish ownership or control over certain aspects of public services. This move has raised concerns about potential implications for local governance and services.