alberta democratic renewal project
"In an advanced democratic nation, such as Switzerland.... they use proportional representation to ensure all sides are brought to the table"
editorial, Edmonton Journal
Let's stop splitting the progressive vote
- Progressive Priorities
In the 2008 Alberta election, 40% of the popular vote came from the Liberal, NDP, and Green parties. In the next election, the Conservative and Wildrose parties will split the right wing vote, giving progressives a chance-of-a-lifetime opportunity to form a new government...
Events
The DRP held its third public forum on hot button issues in September, 2011:
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE PRIVATIZATION AGENDA FOR MEDICARE?
Speaker: Diana Gibson
Research Director, Parkland Institute, plus an invited panel of political party representatives
Our series of forums, so far exposing the Tories' abysmal record on worker safety, the environment, and Alberta's economy in the global spotlight, gives progressive Albertans who support different political parties the opportunity to discuss issues of common concern.