Arena deal, CTrain airport expansion among pledges as Smith addresses Calgary UCP supporters at Leader's Dinner yyc ableg abpoli
The campaign-style address from Smith was filled with similar volleys at the Opposition NDP, drawing big applause from the room of more than 900 UCP supporters, and drilled into key party issues, including health-care reform, affordability and defending the energy industry.Article contentSmith acknowledged the coming election, expected to take place May 29, saying its results would have “ramifications on the direction and success of this province for potentially decades to come.
The poll shows the NDP currently holds a lead in Calgary, with 48 per cent vote intention to the UCP’s 42 per cent. “This is going to be one of the most competitive elections we’ve ever seen in Alberta … To be honest, the way things are standing right now, if any party gets over 50 seats, they’re going to have to move the needle a little bit here.”Henry said he was surprised there was no “budget bounce” for the UCP in the polls, losing grounds in his nose-count despite the generally well-receivedThe Wednesday Leader’s Dinner was the first for a sitting Tory government in Alberta since 2015.
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