Please note: This is an Alberta provincial election resource, last updated May 2023.
For federal election information, go to the Elections Canada website.
Are you ready for May 29th?
Parents for Choice in Education is here to help you make an informed choice.
STEP 1: KNOW WHERE THE POLITICAL PARTIES STAND AND KNOW THE EDUCATION ISSUES
A candidate's affiliation with a political party indicates their broad ideological stance on major issues, and can influence the specific talking points they make on certain topics.
You can find our analysis of each party’s platform, together with a link to their policies, here.
From curriculum controversies to discussions about funding, as well as laws that forbid communication with parents, we have many resources on our website to help you understand the issues thoroughly and factually.
Sign up on our homepage to stay up-to-date through our e-mailed monthly newsletters.
Peruse past monthly newsletters in the "blog" section of our website.
STEP 2: KNOW YOUR CONSTITUENCY.
Don't know your constituency? No problem! Elections Alberta has a marvelous site to find your constituency and your poll – just add your address!
STEP 3: KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES
Candidates for your area are listed below, alphabetically by last name. We did our best to reach every candidate with a request to fill out our Questionnaire.
Note: Our team has worked hard to gather as much publicly available information as we could find. However, if you know of additional candidate information or notice any errors, please email [email protected]
HOGG, Cathy (Alberta NDP) No NDP candidate answered our questionnaire. The main office of the NDP have sent us a blanket letter that seems to speak for all the candidates. READ THE NDP LETTER HERE.
Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
4034873267
ORR, Matthew (Wildrose Loyalty Coalition) (No response to our Questionnaire)
Online: Website
RAY BOTH, Cody (The Independence Party of Alberta) (response to our questionnaire)
WRIGHT, Justin (United Conservative Party) (No response to our Questionnaire)
Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
18884652660
STEP 4: TALK TO THE CANDIDATES
Candidates sometimes miss things in the business of an election. If they have not answered yet, please send your candidates this link to our questionnaire.
- In person. We have created a simplified, printable version of our questionnaire, so that you can ask your candidate specific questions – or follow up on their answers on our website. If you like a candidate, why don't you help out?
- Volunteer. Just a few hours of your time helps make a big difference, boosting your preferred candidate's chances of becoming one of the 87 lawmakers who will help set the direction of our province. Note, you can also volunteer for strong candidates who do not live in your area.
- Donate. Help your preferred candidate reach more constituents with their message.
STEP 5: SPREAD THE WORD.
Please share this resource with others and let's equip as many people as possible to make an informed vote in this important provincial election: Copy the link of our Election 2023 homepage and share it with others via text, email and social media.
STEP 6: VOTE!
After getting to know your candidates and choosing the one who you feel will best represent you, get out to vote and encourage others you know to do the same!
Wondering about identification requirements, registering to vote, advance polls and other questions about the voting process? Visit the Elections Alberta website to have your questions answered!
Let's work together to ensure as many people as possible are informed and engaged in this process of choosing the newest set of 87 MLAs who will govern this province!
GET MORE INVOLVED!
Education is a provincial responsibility and those elected to become Alberta's newest set of 87 MLAs will have a significant impact on our K-12 classrooms.
There are many important ways you can become more involved and engaged in this important election.
1. MEET YOUR CANDIDATES
As we become aware of any "meet and greet" or forum opportunities for any of the candidates in this area, we will share them here in this section (e-mail [email protected] if you know of any opportunities not yet listed).
Otherwise, feel free to contact the candidates directly using the information provided above, to let them know you live in the area and ask if they have a campaign office where you can drop by to meet them.
2. ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING EDUCATION CHOICE TOPICS
Given the mandate of Parents for Choice in Education to advocate for excellence in education through maximum parental choice, we offer six open-ended sample questions you can ask candidates to help identify their depth of understanding and support for education choice.
- Question 1: What do you think are the key ingredients necessary to ensure the highest quality education system here in Alberta?
- Question 2: Should any amount of taxpayer funds be directed toward education choices such as private schools, charter schools or home education? If so, how much?
- Question 3: There’s been a lot of controversy over curriculum development. As an MLA, what changes would you make, if any, in the way that curriculum development is done?
- Question 4: Do you support mandatory standardized testing in K-12 schools? If so, for which subjects, at what grade levels and what style of testing? Would there be any exceptions?
- Question 5: Should parents be made aware when their K-12 child will be provided with supports, presentations or information by adults or organizations from outside the school? Are there any exceptions?
- Question 6: When it comes to sensitive topics such as sexuality, gender and religion, how will your party ensure school staff respect the diverse perspectives of Alberta students and their families?
3. VOLUNTEER & DONATE
When you get to know a candidate and want to support them, then take the next step to help them win:
- Volunteer. Just a few hours of your time helps make a big difference, boosting your preferred candidate's chances of becoming one of the 87 lawmakers who will help set the direction of our province. Note, you can also volunteer for strong candidates who do not live in your area.
- Donate. Help your preferred candidate reach more constituents with their message.
4. LEARN MORE ABOUT EDUCATION CHOICE ISSUES
There is a lot going on in the area of education choice.
From curriculum controversies to discussions about funding, as well as laws that forbid communication with parents, we have many resources on our website to help you understand the issues thoroughly and factually.
Sign up on our homepage to stay up-to-date through our e-mailed monthly newsletters.
Peruse past monthly newsletters in the "blog" section of our website.
5. SPREAD THE WORD
Share this resource with others!
Let's equip as many people as possible to cast an informed vote on May 29th in this important provincial election: Copy the link of our Elections 2023 main page and share it with others via text, email and social media.
6. VOTE!
After getting to know your candidates and choosing the one who you feel will best represent you, get out to vote and encourage others you know to do the same!
Wondering about identification requirements, registering to vote, advance polls and other questions about the voting process?
Visit the Elections Alberta website to have your questions answered!
Let's work together to ensure as many people as possible are informed and engaged in this process of choosing the newest set of 87 MLAs who will govern this province!