Courtesy of the Alberta NDP:
ALBERTA NDP WILL FORM OFFICIAL OPPOSITION,
RACHEL NOTLEY PROMISES TO CONTINUE WORKING FOR A BETTER FUTURE
EDMONTON – Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley promised to hold the UCP government accountable and fight for a better future for all Albertans as the Alberta NDP was declared the Official Opposition.
“I feel tremendous gratitude and pride in the people of Alberta—those who stood up and put their support behind a better future.” said Leader Rachel Notley, as the party won at least 35 of 87 seats on election night.
“Although we did not achieve the outcome we wanted, we took a major step toward it. The unprecedented growth of our party through this campaign is a warm light, one that gives me so much optimism for the work to come.”
Albertans elected NDP MLAs from across the province, with a wide-breadth of experience and backgrounds. Albertans elected the first Indigenous woman to the Legislature—Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse in Edmonton-Rutherford—and the first Black woman to our Legislature—Rhiannon Hoyle in Edmonton-South.
Notley thanked party volunteers and supporters, and promised to continue fighting for the priorities of Albertans, including fixing public health care, lowering the cost of living, and growing the economy.
Notley encouraged supporters to continue building inroads for the future of the party.
“My friends, let me be clear, now is not the time to let up. Now is the time to step up and to do the work that has been asked of us.
“The challenges facing Alberta—economic, environmental, and social—require dedication and determination. We will bring that to Alberta’s Legislature tirelessly.
“We must remain committed to the issues that matter most: rebuilding our public health care, supporting the well-being of our communities, protecting our mountains, our pensions, and our kids’ education, all while ensuring our economy works for everyone, not just those at the top.
“To my fellow Albertans, we will be your voice when this government refuses to listen.”
