The 2023 Alberta provincial election is history and the UCP won a majority government.
However, their majority was reduced from 63-24 to 49-38, which included several cabinet
ministers losing their seat. As expected, the UCP almost swept the rural vote where they have 37
out of 41 seats. The NDP dominated Edmonton and made strong inroads in Calgary to the point
where a few thousand total votes in six ridings could have changed who formed government.
As a result of the election, Danielle Smith’s UCP is likely to have more rural representation in
cabinet than it did in the 2019-2023 term. The speaker will analyze the key elements and results
of Alberta’s 2023 provincial election as well as give his thoughts on what another four years of
UCP rule means for Albertans.
Speaker: Dr. Duane Bratt
Duane Bratt is a political science Professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University (Calgary, Alberta). He teaches in the area of international relations and Canadian public policy. His research interests include Canadian nuclear policy, Canadian foreign policy, and Alberta politics.
Recent publications include: co-editor of Blue Storm: The Rise and Fall of Jason Kenney (University of Calgary Press, 2023), co-editor, Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta (University of Calgary Press, 2019), co-editor, Readings in Canadian Foreign Policy: Classic Debates and New Ideas 3rd edition (Oxford University Press, 2015) and author of Canada, the Provinces, and the Global Nuclear Revival (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2012). Current projects include a book on the politics of covid in Alberta. Duane is also a regular commentator on political events.
Date/time: Thursday, June 15 from 12 noon to 1 pm. The venue room will be available by 11:15 am.
Cost: Free, but donations are gratefully accepted
Location: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) Atrium Dining Room 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB
Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy their excellent variety of good value food options