She also took responsibility for areas where the campaign fell short. "It is my honour to serve as your leader and it is my privilege to continue to serve as leader of the Official Opposition." Now is the time for us to do the work that has been asked of us," she said.
"Let me be clear: now is not the time to let up. Notley said the NDP would form the largest Opposition in the province's history - an expansion that made her optimistic for the work to come. NDP Leader Rachel Notley makes her way to the stage to give her concession speech in Edmonton late Monday. "I also know that we are very deeply disappointed in the overall result," she said. Notley told a crowd of supporters in Edmonton that she felt mixed emotions, highlighting the growth of the NDP caucus. The NDP leader said she had called Smith and congratulated her on the UCP's victory. Notley conceded the election in a speech late Monday in Edmonton.
"Now Alberta is willing to be that partner and we need our federal government to show it is willing to partner in good faith as well," Smith said. She called on Trudeau to halt the plan and work with Alberta on an emissions strategy. Without going into detail, she said the policy would involve restrictions on electricity generation from natural gas. "And finally, my fellow Albertans, we need to come together no matter how we have voted to stand shoulder to shoulder against soon-to-be-announced Ottawa policies that would significantly harm our provincial economy," she said. Smith repeated many of her party's goals - including diversifying the economy, improving health care, and keeping taxes low - before shifting to challenge the federal government and prime minister. It is time to move forward together as all Albertans, no matter who we voted for."Īnalysis The Alberta NDP made gains, but remains in Opposition: What happens next? "It is time to put partisanship, division and personal and political attacks in the rear-view mirror. She struck a conciliatory tone, promising to work to improve for those who had chosen not to support her and offering kudos to her rival, NDP Leader Rachel Notley. Smith said many had written off her campaign but Albertans had chosen to "move our province forward by re-electing a strong, stable United Conservative majority government." "To paraphrase our dear friend Ralph Klein, 'Welcome to another miracle on the Prairies,'" Smith said to a cheering crowd at the UCP's Calgary victory celebration. Smith's party took 52.6 per cent of the popular vote with 44 per cent going to their main rivals. The United Conservative Party was elected for a second term in Monday's election despite losing seats in a tight battle against the Alberta New Democrats.Īs of Tuesday, CBC projected UCP victories in 49 ridings with 38 going to the NDP. A victorious Premier Danielle Smith promises she will work for people of all political stripes - and hopes Albertans will stand together against Ottawa and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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