The United Conservative Party was elected for a second term in Monday's election despite losing seats in a tight battle against the Alberta New Democrats.
Danielle Smith's UCP wins hard-fought Alberta electionPremier Danielle Smith will keep her job after defeating NDP rival Rachel Notley in Alberta, the CBC News Decision Desk projects.
Early Tuesday, UCP was leading in 49 ridings, with 47 called by the CBC decision desk. The NDP was ahead in 38 ridings. She struck a conciliatory tone, promising to work to improve for those who had chosen not to support her and offering kudos to her rival, NDP Leader Rachel Notley."It is time to put partisanship, division and personal and political attacks in the rear-view mirror. It is time to move forward together as all Albertans, no matter who we voted for."
Without going into detail, she said the policy would involve restrictions on electricity generation from natural gas. She called on Trudeau to halt the plan and work with Alberta on an emissions strategy. Notley told a crowd of supporters that she felt mixed emotions, highlighting the growth of the NDP caucus. The party was leading in 38 ridings early Tuesday — 35 called by the CBC decision desk — as polling results continued to trickle in."It is my honour to serve as your leader and it is my privilege to continue to serve as leader of the Official Opposition."
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party wins majority government in AlbertaDespite losing a number of cabinet ministers to their NDP challengers, UCP candidates hold enough seats to win
Read more »
Election day looms in Alberta after heated campaign between Danielle Smith, Rachel NotleyThe UCP looks to have an edge over the NDP, but political watchers say the election remains either party’s to win as riding is Calgary, suburban Edmonton to get the most attention
Read more »
Alberta Votes 2023: Learn more about Danielle SmithPROFILE: Danielle Smith was officially sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier on Oct. 11, 2022, succeeding Jason Kenney as the leader of the United Conservative Party. ctvelection abpoli yyc yeg
Read more »
Danielle Smith's UCP holds onto power in Alberta, CTV News declaresCalling it: Danielle Smith's UCP holds onto power in Alberta Danielle Smith is still the premier of Alberta, surviving a vigorous campaign and a tight vote Monday against NDP challenger Rachel Notley. yyc yeg ableg abpoli CTVElection
Read more »
Alberta 2023 election live updates: Danielle Smith’s UCP wins majorityDanielle Smith and the United Conservative Party won a majority victory in Alberta’s election Monday, the culmination of a polarizing campaign that will leave her in charge of a diminished caucus and a province sharply divided between rural and urban communities
Read more »