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Despite complaints from the left the NDP shifted too far right, it was a left policy blunder that lost the Alberta election

Despite complaints from the left the NDP shifted too far right, it was a left policy blunder that lost the Alberta election

The Alberta NDP had a rare chance on May 29 to beat the Conservatives. With a strategic blunder, it tossed it away.

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by David Climenhaga June 4, 2023June 4, 2023

Rachel Notley’s unforced error – that 3% corporate tax increase – probably cost the NDP the election

Rachel Notley’s unforced error – that 3% corporate tax increase – probably cost the NDP the election

Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off election victory, suggests resurrecting the Family Compact to run Edmonton!

Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off election victory, suggests resurrecting the Family Compact to run Edmonton!

Hot take: If you were hoping for sanity in Alberta after yesterday’s election, you can forget about it

Hot take: If you were hoping for sanity in Alberta after yesterday’s election, you can forget about it

No predictions today, but the stakes are high, maybe existential, so just go vote!

No predictions today, but the stakes are high, maybe existential, so just go vote!

Alberta’s economy has lagged the rest of Canada under the UCP, well-known economist’s study concludes

Alberta’s economy has lagged the rest of Canada under the UCP, well-known economist’s study concludes

Jason Kenney’s novel Hyperlink Defence in defamation suit fails to impress Court of King’s Bench judge

Jason Kenney’s novel Hyperlink Defence in defamation suit fails to impress Court of King’s Bench judge

Alberta Politics

No Revelations, just allegations, as Artur Pawlowski brings his circus to the steps of the Legislature

No Revelations, just allegations, as Artur Pawlowski brings his circus to the steps of the Legislature

by David Climenhaga May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

What’s driving Brian Jean, whose enthusiasm for politics waxes and wanes? Just Monday’s election, or something more?

What’s driving Brian Jean, whose enthusiasm for politics waxes and wanes? Just Monday’s election, or something more?

by David Climenhaga May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Copy editors checking facts? That’s thing of the past at Postmedia, apparently, as election column illustrates

Copy editors checking facts? That’s thing of the past at Postmedia, apparently, as election column illustrates

by David Climenhaga May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Pensions don’t seem to be much of an issue in this election – pension governance expert says they should be

Pensions don’t seem to be much of an issue in this election – pension governance expert says they should be

by David Climenhaga May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

Notley tells throng of supporters of NDP plan to invest $1.8 billion in Edmonton over three years

Notley tells throng of supporters of NDP plan to invest $1.8 billion in Edmonton over three years

by David Climenhaga May 20, 2023May 21, 2023

Alberta premier’s worst moment in last night’s leaders’ debate happened before the opening bell rang

Alberta premier’s worst moment in last night’s leaders’ debate happened before the opening bell rang

by David Climenhaga May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Canadian Politics

Ottawa’s Conservatives: always disdainful of separatists, except when they aren’t

Ottawa’s Conservatives: always disdainful of separatists, except when they aren’t

by David Climenhaga February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Health care funding: Trudeau looks serene, even mischievous; premiers look like they’re just going to have to take it

Health care funding: Trudeau looks serene, even mischievous; premiers look like they’re just going to have to take it

by David Climenhaga February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

There’s a sedition super-highway – Canada needs to take the off-ramp

There’s a sedition super-highway – Canada needs to take the off-ramp

by David Climenhaga January 19, 2023January 20, 2023

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