One thing I often hear from UCP supporters is that the NDP drove up the deficit by creating more public sector jobs. So I took a look at the data.
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During the first 3 years of the UCP administration, Alberta worker wages increased at the slowest rate in Canada.
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Alberta sucks at creating full-time jobs
Over the last 7 years, Alberta’s share of full-time jobs in Canada has been decreasing.
Prior to the UCP gaining power, full-time jobs were on the rise in Alberta’s hospitality sector. Since that time, the sector has reversed that trend.
Last month, Alberta’s municipal affairs minister signed a ministerial order that allowed some private affordable housing providers to be exempt from paying property taxes.
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Lethbridge saw record drug deaths in 2021
And having one more year of data continues to confirm that as SCS usage drops, deaths increase.
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Lethbridge sees record EMS drug responses
Lethbridge EMS responded to the highest number of drug-related events last month than in any other February over the last 5 years.
Travis Toews approved wage increases for AIMCo executives that were as high as 39%.
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UCP drop 10 points in recent election poll
Only 17% of participants thought Jason Kenney would make the best premier.
Alberta was the only province west of Atlantic Canada with unemployment still over 6%.