Rachel Notley Rejects 'Politics Of Austerity' In Alberta During NDP Convention Speech

Source: http://ift.tt/tvAe1u - Saturday, June 11, 2016
CALGARY — Alberta's premier gave a defiant speech to delegates at the NDP convention in Calgary Saturday saying her government will continue to reject the "politics of austerity." It's the first time the NDP has met since Premier Rachel Notley rolled to victory in Alberta just over a year ago. "This is the elected team that is bringing progressive change to Alberta," said Notley. "This is a government that is kickin' it, and taking names." Rachel Notley speaks at the Alberta NDP convention in Calgary, June 11. (Photo: Mike Ridewood/The Canadian Press) The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, the precursor to the NDP, was founded in the southern Alberta city. "Let's remember, to begin, that the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation was founded right here in Calgary on August 1st, 1932," she said. It has been a tumultuous first year for the New Democrats, who have had to deal with plummeting oil prices that, along with the cost of delivering election promises, have left the government with an expected $10.1-billion deficit. Notley outlined her government's achievements over the past year in a 40 minute speech and promised not to abandon Albertans in need. "We're protecting core services instead of slashing them. And we're not downloading this economic shock onto families." "The new government of Alberta — this NDP government — hasn't responded to a price shock by making things worse," Notley said. "We're protecting core services in

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