Alberta MLA Devin Dreeshen arrives at the United Conservative caucus to determine next steps after leader Jason Kenney announced he is stepping down as in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, May 19, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The third week of the Alberta election campaign continues with the United Conservatives and New Democrats planning more announcements.
UCP candidates Devin Dreeshen and Demetrios Nicolaides are scheduled to make an announcement this morning in Calgary.
Shortly after, NDP candidates David Shepherd and Cam Heenan are set to make an announcement about improving the province’s EMS response times and growing capacity.
UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita are set to attend a candidate debate tonight hosted by the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce.
On Tuesday, the NDP said it would raise the corporate income tax rate as part of a three-year fiscal plan, with the UCP responding that the plan will kill jobs and cause people to flee the province.
Albertans go to the polls on May 29.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2023.
