Campaign wrap up
Posted Apr 11, 2012 2:41 pm.
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It’s the day before the first leaders debate of this election and most leaders are having light day.
Liberal leader Raj Sherman is promising money for neighbourhood community organizations, with funds coming from his party’s new Municipal Heritage Fund.
“Taken alone, $5 might not seem like much,” said Raj, “But with the average Alberta neighbourhood association having a population of 4000, that means $20,000 for you and your neighbours to spend on local priorities – in the first year. By year 15, that amount will be $300,000 per year – a stack of $5 bills over 20 feet high – taller than the building behind us.”
PC leader Alison Redford is outlining her party’s “Our Plan for Poverty Reduction”.
“This community-led initiative will result in equality of access to the economy, better health for the impoverished in our community, stronger families, safer communities and increased civic participation,” said Premier Redford. “The reason I created the Human Services Ministry was to bring all elements of social policy together under one ministry, which makes it possible to create a comprehensive model that will support our most vulnerable citizens.”
NDP’s Brian Mason is focusing his energy on Thursday’s debate.
“To be Albertan is to have a share in the prosperity of our energy resources. Albertans are the owners of the resource, and they should expect a fair return,” said Mason. “Government handling of that prosperity affects healthcare, education and public services, jobs and the province’s financial future. That’s why I encourage all parties to use this debate to outline their vision for handling Alberta’s prosperity. New Democrats want to make Alberta’s prosperity work for everyone.”
Wildrose leader Danielle Smith is accusing the PC’s and Liberals of accepting money from Alberta Health Services.
