Alberta’s two main provincial party leaders shared the same stage Tuesday but not at the same time, delivering competing visions for the province’s largest city as they move into campaign mode before this spring’s election. yyc
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, left, interviews Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley at an economic forum in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, April 18, 2023.Notley talked about a plan to create a downtown post-secondary footprint in Calgary and to deal with such issues as public safety, mental health and affordable housing.
As Notley exited on one side of the stage, Smith walked up the other to sit down for the same set of questions from Gondek.Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, left, interviews Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at an economic forum in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, April 18, 2023.The United Conservative Party leader focused on her government’s film tax credit and corporate tax cuts, as well as a national campaign to attract more workers to Alberta.
Smith got applause when she said the government was committed to helping get a new sports, arts and entertainment building for Calgary.“That is going to be essential to finishing off development in the East Village,” she said.She also highlighted a recent plan to hire more police officers to address safety in cities.
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