So I've been neglecting this election series. Again. April for a Grad Student is not a good time to focus on things other than school. Needless to say, I have some time this morning to catch up on Alberta Election 2012.
First, let's get some links to party websites and platforms so you can inform yourselves:
Leader: Alison Redford
Platform: No specific document, but running largely on what they passed in the 2012 provincial budget
Tagline: Real Life Leadership
Leader: Danielle Smith
Platform: On the first day of the election, I was able to access the Policy Green Book, but it appears to no longer exist on the website, nor does their Alternative Budget 2012. What seems to be happening is progressive announcements of "pledges." The first three of five are Balanced Budget and Savings Act, Wildrose Family Pack, and Alberta Energy Dividend
Tagline: Putting Families First
Leader: Raj Sherman
Tagline: Yes. Good People. Big Ideas.
Better Government
Leader: Brian Mason
Platform: There doesn't appear to be one single document for the platform, but this website links them all together including a costing sheet for their platform.
Tagline: Because Alberta belongs to you.
Leader: Glenn Taylor
Tagline: Common Ground. Common Sense
Take a look. I know this is a lot of information, but it'll be worth it. I promise.
I'll try to post again this weekend on a specific topic. Trying to decide between oil sands development and health care. Stay tuned! Remember to check out Elections Alberta about how and where to vote on April 23rd, 2012.
Cheers,
Cait
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