UCP leader warns voters against re-electing Rachel Notley and NDP at Calgary rally
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United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith continually linked her NDP opponent with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election rally Thursday night.
United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith continually linked her NDP opponent with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election rally Thursday night.
Several hundred supporters flocked into a tent in the parking lot of a resort and casino in Calgary, which is believed to be the main battleground in the lead-up to Monday's Alberta election.
"What an amazing turnout. It looks like we might have some pretty strong support in Calgary, now doesn't it?" Smith said.
"Elections matter and this election will matter for a lot of reasons. It's going to matter for the economy. It's going to matter for affordability. It's going to matter for health care."
Smith reiterated her party's campaign promises and spent much of her 20-minute speech attacking NDP Leader Rachel Notley, who was elected premier in 2015 before losing to the fledgling United Conservative Party under Jason Kenney four years later.
"The United Conservative Party is running on our record of success and economic growth because we are proud of it. Notley, on the other hand, is running away from her record as premier, isn't she?" Smith said.
"She increased personal income tax and people fled the province by the thousands. She raised business taxes ... she brought in a carbon tax that she never ran on and it increased the cost of everything and now thanks to her pal Justin Trudeau, we can't get rid of it."
