Category Archives: Election Economy
NDP says its first steps would focus on affordability, jobs and pensions if elected
CALGARY - NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her first three pieces of legislation would focus on saving Albertans money, creating good paying jobs and protecting pensions if her party forms government.Ful...
May 25, 2023
Notley says corporate tax increase would bring stability to Alberta
CALGARY - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has defended her party's proposal to increase corporate taxes, saying it would provide a ``stable, thoughtful'' economic plan for the province.Full Election ...
May 25, 2023
UCP commits to implement new student supports to tackle skilled labour shortage
The UCP announced on Tuesday a series of new measures they would implement to help high school students prepare for good-paying jobs in high-demand fields such as technology, manufacturing, constructi...
May 23, 2023
Alberta NDP releases fully costed economic plan, shows $3.3B surplus over three years
CALGARY - The Alberta NDP has released a fully costed economic plan that predicts a $3.3-billion surplus over three years if elected on May 29.Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023Lethbridge-West...
May 16, 2023
Alberta NDP pledges to eliminate small business tax if elected
CALGARY - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has announced a campaign commitment that she claimed would save many small businesses thousands of dollars. She said, if elected, her government would comple...
May 15, 2023
Alberta NDP promises Kids Activity Tax Credit
The Alberta NDP say, if elected, they will implement a Kids Activity Tax Credit, which would give families up to $500 per child, tax-refundable.The credit could be applied to the cost of any recreatio...
May 10, 2023
Smith accuses Notley of ignoring effect of rising power rates on consumers
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is accusing her chief political rival of not standing up for Albertans when it comes to the cost of living.At a campaign stop in Calgary, Smith outl...
May 04, 2023
Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs if NDP wins election
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP is promising to create 47,000 jobs if the party wins the provincial election set for May 29.Leader Rachel Notley says an NDP government would also create a new tax credit to s...
May 03, 2023
Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign
EDMONTON - The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks. Here's a look at what are expected...
May 01, 2023
UCP promising to reduce taxes as election campaign officially gets underway
The writ has officially been issued for a provincial election on May 29th.Alberta's chief electoral officer, Glen Resler confirmed the news this morning.On this first official day of the campaign, the...
May 01, 2023