Everything you need to know before you vote
Posted Apr 15, 2019 3:44 pm.
Last Updated Apr 15, 2019 4:12 pm.
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CALGARY – Alberta is set to choose which party will carry the province into 2023. Are you making an informed decision when you cast your ballot?
If you’re still undecided or need more information before you decide which party to vote for, here’s a collection of election coverage to help you make an educated choice:
OIL & GAS, JOBS
No pedal to floor: Experts say no government can bring back Alberta bitumen boom
Kenney says he’s unafraid to turn off oil taps to B.C. over pipeline
‘Empty threat’: Economists slam United Conservative leader’s promise to cut off gas to B.C.
Notley says Alberta closer than ever to getting Trans Mountain built
Alberta Liberals release policy platform with job creation, new sales tax
UCP’s Kenney promises to cut approval times in half for energy projects
Notley reinforces her plan to ship oil by rail
Notley says Kenney rail cancellation plan forgoes jobs, leaves oil in ground
Alberta Liberal leader would give municipalities veto over oil and gas drilling
CARBON TAX
Political myths fog crucial Alberta election debate over carbon taxes: economist
Scrapping carbon tax could backfire on Alberta: researcher
Kenney sets date to launch carbon tax court fight if he wins election
HEALTH CARE & EDUCATION
Alberta Party leader would build hospitals, shorten wait times, improve service
Alberta Party leader would keep tuition cap, create more post-secondary spaces
Alberta Liberals promising mental health funding, Alberta Party wants long-term coastal access
Despite the fear-mongering, competition in health care works says analyst
Alberta NDP would pay prescription drug costs for middle-, low-income seniors
Alberta UCP leader promises more beds, programs for opioid addicts
Notley says she’ll hire more teachers, build more schools
SCANDALS & DRAMA
‘Nastiest campaign in Alberta’s history’: Alberta Party leader
Mandel calls on RCMP, Elections Commissioner to take action following robocalls
Calgary judge denies injunction in investigation of UCP leadership race
Kenney supports candidate after homophobic comments surface
‘One of the most inclusive people’: Andrew Scheer defends Kenney, UCP over controversial comments
RCMP search business owned by Calgary UCP candidate
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