Provincial cabinet ministers say Alberta has its swagger back, pointing to growing employment rates and corporate investment in the province.
But while the United Conservative Party (UCP) government tries to direct attention to the economy — with Premier Jason Kenney mentioning new private sector projects or investments at every opportunity — political scientists say much of Albertans’ interest in provincial politics in 2022 will be focused on leadership and health-care management.
“We’re seeing some of the best economic news of my generation in this province,” government House leader Jason Nixon told reporters last month.
“And I strongly believe this party will be judged in 2023 at the polls based on what happens with
