The fourth and final week!

February 25, 26

As we enter into the fourth and final week of the provincial election campaign I can feel the momentum building. The weather has been beautiful as I have door knocked and discussed the issues that matter most to the people of Edmonton Glenora. It has been exciting to hear your thoughts about the Progressive Conservative’s plan for Alberta’s future.


I have always firmly believed that governing is a privilege, not a right. Albertans deserve a government with integrity, a government that is accountable, and that cares about the people affected most by the choices it makes.


At election time it can be difficult to sort through the rhetoric and empty promises aimed at winning over voters. This is where I believe the Progressive Conservatives, under the leadership of Premier Ed Stelmach, stand out above the rest.


Last week we saw an exciting leadership debate and the release of our Party’s detailed campaign platform that includes four-year cost projections for all new commitments. (We are the only party to lay things out in such detail.) Both served to highlight the leadership qualities and values of our Premier and his team – a team of which I am so proud to be a member.

Premier Stelmach will never make promises he cannot deliver. Albertans want a leader who takes on the tough issues with a thoughtful and achievable plan. Our plan focuses on building our quality of life, greening our growth, and creating and protecting our opportunities. Our plan delivers significant tax reductions and the elimination of health care premiums to put money back in Albertans’ pockets, and delivers dollars to address pressures in a sustainable and affordable way.


It provides necessary investments in health care—building and upgrading facilities, and recruiting the doctors, nurses and health care professionals that Alberta needs. It provides support to seniors, people with disabilities and other vulnerable members of our society. It outlines how we will increase the availability of day care and support to those parents who need it. It also includes significant investment in our post-secondary system through increased spaces and reducing student loan interest rates to prime. Our plan also addresses pressures brought on by unprecedented growth through multi-million dollar programs to boost affordable housing and address our key infrastructure needs.

Albertans have accomplished so much already with a positive and pioneering spirit. We need to refine that spirit to fit the challenges of the 21st century. The challenges are great no doubt, but we are up to the task to ensure Alberta’s strong future.


If you would like to read the platform in detail it is outlined on the Progressive Conservative website. (http://www.albertapc.ab.ca/default.cfm)


In the coming days I will be hitting the doors to discuss the issues that matter to you and explain our party’s exciting new plan. I will be attending several events in the community and invite you to join me. I look forward to seeing and hearing from you.


Don’t forget, you can vote at the Advance Polls on February 28, 29, and March 1. 2008 at:
Office of the Returning Officer
15239 – 111 Avenue

Cheers,
Heather