Alberta Votes Day Five

May 05, 2023 Latest Polls  Overview  The first week of Alberta’s provincial campaign draws towards a close. Both the UCP and NDP have each made two large announcements this week: the UCP announced their tax cut plan and a jobs/skilled worker retention plan; the NDP announced a jobs plan and had an education announcement. But […]

Alberta Votes Day Four

May 04, 2023 Latest Polls  Overview  The Alberta Advantage is a central focus for provincial campaigns over the years. It’s no different in this election as campaigns appeal to voters with policies aimed at maintaining Alberta’s edge, diversifying the economy, and creating new jobs. On these points, differences between the UCP and the NDP are […]

Alberta Votes Day Three

May 03, 2023 Latest Polls  Overview  The focus among the campaigns shifted to jobs and the economy, with the NDP announcing a jobs plan and the UCP criticizing the cost of an NDP commitment. NDP leader Rachel Notley outlined a plan she said will create 47,000 new jobs and attract $20 billion in capital investment […]

Alberta Votes Day Two

May 02, 2023 Latest Polls  Overview  An uneventful Day 2 of the campaign once again saw both leaders in battleground Calgary. Regional polls say it is a neck-in-neck race with a new Ipsos poll showing 47% NDP / 45% UCP in Calgary and ThinkHQ showing 46% NDP / 46% UCP in Calgary. The main message for both […]

Alberta Votes Day One

May 01, 2023 Latest Polls  Overview  It’s official: the 2023 provincial election is underway. Out of the gates, both major parties made key commitments focused on perceived strengths, with UCP leader Danielle Smith making a major tax cut announcement while NDP leader Rachel Notley made a health care announcement.   The UCP announcement involves the creation […]

This Week In Alberta April 21, 2023

This Week New Emissions Reduction and Energy Development (ERED) Plan: Alberta’s government announced a new ERED Plan outlining a path forward for net-zero aspirations by 2050. The plan maintains Alberta’s commitment to affordable, reliable, and secure energy ensuring that cutting emissions does not make life more difficult or expensive. The UCP government’s plan outlines investment and partnership […]

This Week In Alberta April 14, 2023

This Week MOU to foster economic corridors: Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba signed a memorandum of understanding to foster the development of economic corridors. The three provinces will coordinate to prioritize strategic infrastructure that will enhance trade and transportation. The plan will help support the movement of critical resources, energy and utility projects, and secure national supply chains.  $193 […]