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"With me as your leader, we will fight for every inch, every single day. Because our children are counting on us, and there is nothing more tenacious than a mother fighting for her kid.”

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley is committing to restoring Legal Aid funding as part of her plan to support people.

Ganley said she would uphold the conditions of the governance agreement she signed with Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta while serving as the Minister of Justice in Rachel Notley’s government. The agreement provided $70 million over four years to ensure that every Albertan has meaningful access to justice, fair representation and protection of law. The deal would have ensured that this critical service remains viable and strong for years to come. 

“The deal we signed reversed decades of Conservative under-funding and made the system fairer and more efficient,” Ganley said. “Legal AId serves tens of thousands of Albertans every year."

“We know people are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table and that makes Legal Aid even more important.”

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley announced she will restore the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) to give Alberta students entering the workforce a leg up.

“We need to build an economy that works for everyone,” said Ganley. “That starts with ensuring that students have every opportunity to get ahead with real work experience and a chance to develop critical skills for our economic future. Restoring the STEP Program after the UCP senselessly cut it is one step we can take.”

In 2019, the UCP government suddenly eliminated the Summer Temporary Employment Program, describing it as “free money” for employers. Prior to its termination, it employed 3,000 students with a budget of $10 million.

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley says her government would make public investment to restore rural transportation service across the province.

Her commitment comes after hearing  from rural and urban Albertans about the negative impact of Greyhound’s departure in 2018. The company said it could no longer justify the cost of operating in smaller Alberta communities. Since then, companies like Coldshot, EBus, FlixBus and Red Arrow have increased service in certain areas of the province but major swaths remain without any bus service.

Ganley said that’s unacceptable.

“This is public infrastructure,” Ganley said. “This is good for our economy, it’s good for public safety, it’s good for people.

Colleagues,

As we go through this leadership race, one thing stands clear: we all share a commitment to growing our party and connecting with Albertans far and wide. It is in this spirit that I bring forward an idea for your consideration.

Right now, our debate schedule includes stops in Lethbridge, Calgary, and Edmonton. While these places are home to many supporters, I believe we can broaden our reach and impact by holding debates in more of Alberta’s mid-sized cities.

I propose we add debates in Medicine Hat, Red Deer, and Grande Prairie.

“Our incredible mountains and parks are a huge part of what makes up this incredible place we call home,” Ganley said. “I want them to be there for my daughter, and for future generations to enjoy like I did.”

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley has a plan to drive down auto insurance costs for Albertans by introducing a public option. 

The court, long called for by lawyers and child advocates, would serve as a one-stop shop for families to resolve legal issues and conflicts, including child and spousal support, parenting time and property division.

“Protecting the emotional health of our children is something we all have an interest in,” Ganley said. “Providing these wraparound support services to families through a one-stop shop means there is less conflict and they are able to come to a better resolution, sooner — and that is better for everyone.”

"Bill 32 silences the voices of workers. In our democracy, any group can come together and advocate for what is important to them — from moms fighting for their kids, to communities fighting to keep their water free from coal, but not Alberta workers, at least not according to the UCP.

At a time when more and more workers are falling farther behind, telling workers they cannot act together to advocate for decent wages is undemocratic. I am committed to building an economy that works for people — we should be promoting the voices of Alberta workers, not invoking laws to silence them."

Alberta NDP Leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley committed today to introducing legislation prohibiting any future Alberta Government from leaving the Canada Pension Plan.

“The economy is about people and about making sure that we all have opportunities to build a future,” Ganley said. “Albertans work hard for their money — and pensions are the reward for a long career of contributing to our society.

“Since she was elected, Danielle Smith has broken promises time and time again and continued to play political games with Albertans’ retirement security. I would pass a law to stop this from ever happening again.”

Alberta NDP Leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley says she would fund and implement a universal school nutrition program within a four-year government term.

“No child should have to learn on an empty stomach,” Ganley said. “My campaign is focused on building an economy that works for people and education is a cornerstone of that plan.

“The kids learning in our schools today could go on to cure a form of cancer or make real progress combating climate change — but not if we deprive them of their right to an education. Part of that is ensuring they’re fed and ready to learn.”