UCP leader Danielle Smith lays out her party's job and economy plan.
That includes launching the 'Alberta is Calling' signing bonus - a $1,200 payment to newcomers who fill voids in applicable fields. #yeg#yyc#ableg
Smith also announces as AB graduation retention tax credit to keep more graduates in Alberta- which would be a non-refundable tax credit worth between $3k-$10k, depending on the program.
Smith also announces a streamlining of certification for skilled trades and HC workers.
They'll also expand auto-credentialing and internationally trained professions.
There's also $100M more to Alberta Enterprise Corporation for venture capital, while extending authority to include $25M for Indigenous equity funds.
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Notley making her pitch to tepid Conservative voters.
Says she will not raise income taxes, fees and personal costs.
Adds she will balance budget and not run deficits.
Says economic plan will create good jobs and draw investment.
Notley says she will put Albertans priorities every time.
Cites going toe to toe with "BC's NDP government" to make sure the TMX expansion went ahead.
Notley says she's hearing from weary conservatives that Smith flip flops, that they can't trust her, and that she's talked about tearing down health care in the past
Danielle Smith asked if she would include vaccine status in Human Rights Act.
Says "we're not going to do that."
But adds they are waiting on Preston Manning's interim report and look at recommendations and make decisions about future pandemics then. #yeg#yyc#ableg
What influence does Take Back Alberta have on your government?
Smith says UCP is one person, one vote- calls it a very positive approach to have many voices.
Adds in this model, there's no way that TBA rises to that level of influence.
Smith asked about need to offer a broader correction on NDP net zero costing.
Says they don't have to do that, adds that they're numbers were correct because the $87B figure was based on two reports, not just the Navius one.
Here's the video shared by the Alberta NDP from Jun 3, 2021 on the Alberta Enterprise Group Youtube where she makes reference to restoring the payment relationship in healthcare. #yeg#yyc#ableg
NDP Sarah Hoffman asked about the timing of the clip - after her time at CORUS but also a year before running for UCP leadership.
Hoffman says this is the authentic Danielle Smith.
Hoffman asked what the NDP would modernize.
Claims under the NDP watch you could get a family doctor in a day - and points to issues of Albertans being able to get one now.
Says biggest step is taking steps to ensure everyone has a family doc.