The writ will drop for the Alberta election on May 1, and voters will head to the polls on May 29.
But the two top rival parties, the governing United Conservative Party (UCP) led by Danielle Smith and the former governing Alberta NDP led by Rachel Notley, have already been in campaign mode for months.
Here’s a look at some of the policy items the two major parties have announced so far.
UCP
Health Care
After assuming leadership of the UCP, Smith dismantled the Alberta Health Services board and appointed an administrator for quicker reforms.
In its platform, the party says it will restore “local decision-making closer to point-of-care” and direct more resources to front-line care….