In July 2017, we surveyed our supporters across Alberta to determine their priorities for the province.
Based on that feedback we then developed a "Taxpayers' Agenda for Alberta" - a list of ten priorities for the province.
In early August we asked the four candidates running for leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta – Jeff Callaway, Brian Jean, Jason Kenney and Doug Schweitzer – where they stand on the Taxpayers' Agenda for Alberta. Below are their responses (grouped by question):
1) Will you balance the budget by 2021-22 without raising taxes?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
2) Will you eliminate the carbon tax within 100 days of taking office?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
3) Will you expand the Alberta Taxpayer Protection Act so that no new major taxes or tax hikes to major taxes can be imposed without a referendum?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
4) Will you commit to bringing back Alberta’s 10% single rate personal income tax?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
5) Will you end all corporate welfare in Alberta?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
6) Will you push the federal government to reform equalization using all means available?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
7) Will you introduce and pass MLA recall legislation?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
8) Will you eliminate unnecessary government employee positions, cut government employees’ salaries by 10% and put new employees in a less costly pension plan (defined contribution)?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
9) Will you lead by example to reduce spending – eliminating MLAs’ car-related perks and ability to expense both per-kilometre mileage and gas for travel?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
10) Will you refuse to grant new taxing powers to municipalities and repeal any new taxing powers approved by the current government (without taxpayers approving the change through a referendum)?
To see the candidates' responses - click here
Is Canada Off Track?
Canada has problems. You see them at gas station. You see them at the grocery store. You see them on your taxes.
Is anyone listening to you to find out where you think Canada’s off track and what you think we could do to make things better?
You can tell us what you think by filling out the survey