The world is changing, and Alberta's economy needs to be ready for whatever comes next. By building on our strengths in energy, agriculture, tourism, and trade, we can create good jobs, attract investment, and build a more resilient economy that gives Alberta the confidence to succeed no matter what the future holds.

Alberta's NDP will build a more resilient economy by:

• Securing export access for Alberta's oil and gas industry, including construction of Pacific Link, the route we originally proposed.
• Working with other provinces and the federal government to increase trade and market access for all sectors.
• Supporting succession planning policies for family farms.
• Building the infrastructure needed to support Alberta's growing tourism industry.
• Increasing market access by shipping asphalt from bitumen in solid form through existing rail links.
• Advancing a jobs-focused industrial strategy that will ensure Alberta's long-term economic future.

Alberta businesses need the tools, technology, and infrastructure to compete and succeed. By helping businesses invest, grow, and innovate, we can create good jobs and strengthen communities across the province.

Alberta's NDP will help Alberta businesses grow by:

• Developing a dedicated small business growth and competitiveness strategy.
• Connecting businesses with training programs and technology integration programs.
• Building and upgrading infrastructure that supports regional economic development.

Rural Alberta is the backbone of our economy, powering industries like energy, agriculture, forestry, and tourism. By supporting rural communities, we can create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen Alberta's economy.

Alberta's NDP will grow rural Alberta by:

• Reinstating funding and support for Regional Economic Development Alliances.
• Developing a Rural and Regional Economic Growth Strategy.
• Building and expanding critical infrastructure, including roads, utilities, rail, EV infrastructure, and broadband.
• Expanding access to post-secondary education and skills training throughout the province.
• Establishing an agriculture navigation services team and a local food incentive program

Alberta has world-class opportunities in sectors like aerospace, technology, life sciences, film and television, and logistics. By helping these industries grow, we can create good-paying jobs, attract investment, and build a more diverse economy.

Alberta's NDP will create jobs in Alberta's fastest-growing industries by:

• Expanding post-secondary training capacity in high-demand aerospace and aviation programs, with a focus on engineering, advanced manufacturing, and technical trades.
• Ensuring Alberta's agriculture sector has full access to provincial trade and export development programs (including trade missions and international market development initiatives).
• Reviewing policies and taxes affecting tourism to ensure Alberta remains a competitive destination for visitors, events, and investment.
• Expanding and strengthening film and television tax credits and production incentives that create good jobs and economic activity across the province.
• Create a coordinated strategy to attract life sciences investment, support startups and scale-ups, strengthen research partnerships, and make Alberta a leader in health and biotechnology innovation.

Alberta's resources have created jobs and opportunity for generations. By creating more value from those resources here at home, we can create even more good jobs, attract investment, and strengthen Alberta's economy.

Alberta's NDP will create more value here at home by:

• Extending the petrochemical incentive program to add value to our energy sector.
• Utilizing our hydrocarbons as input into other products like asphalt and carbon fibre.
• Collaborating on processing and smelting facilities of critical minerals with partner provinces.
• Expanding investment programs in agriculture, agri-food, and value-added forestry industries.

Alberta's economy needs more skilled workers, and more Albertans need access to the training and opportunities that lead to good jobs. By investing in skills training, working in partnership with Indigenous communities and reducing barriers to employment, we can help people succeed while addressing labour shortages across the province.

Alberta's NDP will create pathways to employment by:

• Increasing access to skills training, including through unions, Indigenous communities and organizations, and post-secondary continuing education programs.
• Expanding capacity in training and learning programs for high-demand occupations.
• Implementing a provincial disability employment strategy and the Accessible Alberta Act.
• Reinstating the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Alberta has a wealth of natural resources and one of the most diverse environments in the country. By responsibly developing our resources, respecting Indigenous knowledge, and protecting our landscapes, land, water, and ecosystems, we can create good jobs, attract investment, and build a stronger future for generations to come.

Alberta's NDP will grow the economy while protecting the environment by:

• Growing investment in clean energy.
• Removing regressive policies and building renewable energy zones with energy storage.
• Advancing a building retrofit strategy.
• Streamlining project approvals while maintaining strong environmental standards and respecting the duty to consult with First Nations and Métis.
• Protecting Alberta's landscapes and clean water by reinstating the moratorium on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes.
• Holding businesses and industries accountable for managing their environmental liabilities.

Albertans need access to quality education, health care, and the opportunities they need to succeed. By strengthening public services and investing in people, we can help more Albertans reach their full potential and build a stronger economy.

Alberta’s NDP will ensure strong public services for economic growth by:

• Bringing back Premier Lougheed’s promise to deliver the world’s best public education right here in Alberta.
• Committing to all Albertans that they will not need their credit card to access health care.
• Confronting systemic discrimination and barriers to employment for marginalized people.