Despite expectations that this would be a close election – it was close by Alberta standards – Alberta will continue to be governed by the United Conservative Party for the next four years. Here are some key facts: Fewer voters turned out. In terms of percentage, voter turnout declined from 67.5% in 2019 to 62.3%. …
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith handily won Tuesday’s byelection and secured a seat in the legislature. The Premier now has an opportunity to govern in the run-up to next spring’s provincial election. In her victory speech, Smith focused on the cost of living and asserting Alberta’s sovereignty to Ottawa. She also discussed health care, a major …
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With just over 3 months left as Premier, Jason Kenney has made significant changes to his cabinet in order to fill a number of vacancies left by aspiring leadership candidates: Jason Nixon, currently the Minister of Environment and Parks and Acting President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance becomes President of Treasury Board and …
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As the leadership race heats up with six declared candidates and one more expected today, the United Conservative Party (UCP) have issued the rules for the race. The party has announced that a new leader will be announced on October 6, 2022. The new UCP leader will become Alberta’s premier-designate: Members may either vote by …