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Back to homepageAlberta Election: UCP holds commanding lead as campaign begins
NDP competitive in Edmonton, but well behind elsewhere in the province March 22, 2019 – The provincial election campaign in Alberta begins with the New Democratic Party trailing the opposition United Conservative Party by a wide margin, according to new
Read MoreUnited Right: Who will be the UCP’s Stephen Harper?
By Ian Holliday, Research Associate With Alberta’s Progressive Conservative and Wildrose parties formally joining forces to become the United Conservative Party, the conventional wisdom is that the days of Premier Rachel Notley’s NDP government are numbered. But a lot could
Read MoreThey may not be entirely happy about refugee resettlement, but Alberta and Saskatchewan take in more than their fair share
By Shachi Kurl, Executive Director and Dave Korzinski, Research Associate February 27, 2017 – Holding a mirror up to society and reflecting back what our society is, rather than what we think it is or want it to be, can be uncomfortable.
Read MorePrentice’s job approval dips amid slumping oil prices, budget pressure and election speculation
Manitoba’s Selinger – having won a narrow victory to save his job – sees approval improve. March 19, 2015 – As oil prices slump to a six-year low and speculation swirls over an early election call in Alberta, premier Jim
Read MoreMost Canadians Would Block Proposed Takeover of Nexen
Practically four-in-five respondents believe foreign governments should not be able to control resources on Canadian soil.
Read MoreRedford Starts Tenure as Premier with Large Lead in Alberta
Health care is the most important issue facing the province, followed by the economy.
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