Source: Broadbent Institute

Under an NDP government, resource extraction will be based on scientific research rather than “the outcome of a lobbyist meeting on a golf course somewhere,” Notley told reporters during the campaign.

This NDP election victory in Alberta is a shake-up with ramifications across the country, Notley is committed to tougher provincial action against climate change and a new approach to pipeline mega-projects.

“For the first time, we’re thinking seriously about how Alberta can be part of the climate solution,” said Keith Stewart, head energy campaigner for Greenpeace Canada. It’s one of many groups that opposed new pipelines from Alberta on the grounds that expanded oil sands production will add to the greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming.

“With this election, Albertans have voted for change — and that change includes improving Alberta’s environmental record and its approach to climate change.” Ed Whittingham, executive director of the Pembina Institute, stated in response to the outcome of the Alberta election.

View May 6, 2015 CBC News article
View May 5, 2015 Pembina Institute media release
View RAchel Notley's 2015 Election Platform
View May 5, 2015 Toronto Star article
View May 5, 2015 The Globe and Mail article