ALBERTA ELECTION CALLED. Just to be clear on the proliferation of announcements ... it took 24 days (February 5th to 28th) for the Alberta government to make the same number of announcements
Yesterday, in a post I wrote about the Throne Speech by the Alberta government, I stated: While many are expecting to hear a call for a provincial election in Alberta – likely in the month of May, Premier Rachael Notley’s Throne Speech today sounded more like an election rally, and call to members to prepare campaign teams in all ridings across the province. It also highlighted how the Alberta NDP government had been building long-term beds, diversifying the economy, and been constructing new schools. And those of course are what voters like and want to hear. I also quoted Premier Rachael Notley stating, “ Our government has kept the promises we made to Albertans over the last four years, fighting for what matters to everyday workers and families – good jobs, pipelines, a more diversified economy and strong schools and hospitals. There is more work to do , and this year’s throne speech lays out the work ahead .” Very much the start of a campaign ...