By rdnewsNOW Staff

Election Preparations

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley addresses membership in Red Deer

Jun 19, 2022 | 5:19 PM

At the 2022 Provincial Council held in Red Deer June 19, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley delivered what party officials described as a message of growth and hope for the party, as well as a tangible plan for the next provincial election.

“Our party has been shaped and reshaped by amazing members and leaders, and while Alberta’s NDP has changed over the years, we have always risen to defend the values and ideals of modern, progressive Albertans,” said Notley. “We are focused on things that matter; more affordable living, good jobs, good schools, a strong public healthcare system, and a more fair and just society.”

In the last fiscal year, party officials say Alberta’s NDP raised more than $6.1 million, with the vast majority coming from first-time donors. Alberta’s NDP says it has nominated 33 candidates for the next provincial election so far, over half of which were nomination contests.

“We’ve had contested nominations across the province and it’s clear that we have more people giving their time and their effort to support our victory than ever before in our history,” said Notley. “As we get bigger, bringing more and more people in, it’s on all of us to treat each other with the kindness and the respect that is emblematic of our party.”

Notley praised the recommendations and debate held at Council regarding recent concerns about volunteer, membership, and staff relationships.

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“I am incredibly encouraged by the honest and respectful conversation we are having this weekend, and by the decisions we have made – democratically – about how to make our party better,” said Notley. “I want to say thank you to everyone who has taken part in that process. I take responsibility for ensuring the directions you have given us are carried out.”

Party officials say Provincial Council overwhelmingly endorsed the following recommendations:

• Engage an external firm to conduct independent investigation, mediation, and resolution of complaints.
• An independent body to review internal HR policies, to ensure robust policies and proper codes of conduct in place.
• All executive staff to take additional respectful workplace training.

Alberta’s NDP says provincial executive also committed to addressing the outstanding matters raised by Constituency Associations in their March letter by the end of July, and to completing the vetting of candidates currently in the process, by August.

According to the NDP, Notley went on to address the issues its says the UCP has caused in the province, and the NDP’s plan on how to address affordability issues, fix the damaged healthcare system, and to restore trust in the provincial government.

“Albertans want a government they can trust to act with integrity,” said Notley. “They want a government that’s going to rebuild our healthcare system, fund our schools, and lead us into a more diversified and sustainable future.

“That’s why our party has been talking to Albertans about what we need to build a stronger province, with a stronger future.”

The party says many of the issues Alberta’s NDP is committed to developing for their election platform were developed through extensive consultation, and are reflected in the expertise and professions of the party’s candidates.

“Our vision for Alberta is to fix healthcare and education, not break them down. To create an economy that works for everyone, not just the rich. To lead with integrity and compassion, not greed and selfishness,” said Notley. “Our people, our plan, and our values represent Alberta at its best; compassionate, hard-working, and ready for the future.”