Is Alberta Becoming a Two-Party Province?
The Angus Reid Institute recently conducted a survey on Alberta voter intentions. The result shows there is a statistical tie between the UCP (48%) and NDP (44%)
NDP
Priorities for the Probationary Premier of Alberta
A “new” Premier has been imposed on Alberta. This is the doing of Extremists Libertarian Populists Partisans.
This was not a real Democratic process. It was due to decisions of UCP insiders.
We need serious democratic and electoral reform in Alberta – NOW!
Reasons For My Vote
WHAT DRIVES YOUR VOTE? There are many elements involved in making up one’s mind when it comes to voting. Broadly speaking some folks vote based on an issue,
Can Alberta Avoid a Death Spiral?
The Umair Haque essay on “This Is How a Society Dies” is a dark and direct discussion on the decline of America and Britain. The reasons why are
Alberta’s Political Culture Wars Are Bad for Progress
Albertans involved in and dependent on our oil and gas industry feel under siege and they blame others for their plight. Most of the anger and venom is
LGBTQ and GSA Issue Captures the Partisan Divide in Alberta
Hyper-partisanship is all about beating up the other tribe not about enlightened effective public policy. Alberta is bound to be badly governed for at least four years.
Is Canada Having a Populist Moment?
I am a big fan of the Samara Centre for Democracy. They have found that we are not in a Populist Moment in Canada. However our political discourse
Reboot Alberta – A Gathering of Progressives
The results of the “nasty” hyper-partisan Alberta 2019 election is having predictable effects as the “War-like” framing of Alberta’s political culture. This is where the UCP Right and
Reboot Alberta: A Place for Progressives is Back!
Reboot Alberta is back. Just as Alberta Progressivewere disillusioned with the direction their government was going in 2009, the election campaign and results in 2019 have surfaced those