The Alberta Party is committed to building a policy framework that is based on the following six key values:

Prosperity

We believe that private enterprise and entrepreneurship are the keys to our economic success. The government should foster an environment which facilitates economic investment, reduces red tape and encourages creativity.

Fiscal Responsibility

We believe that government must use public dollars as effectively and efficiently as possible. The government should balance the books and set aside money for a rainy day. This is best accomplished through long-term planning, common sense and transparency.

Social Responsibility

We believe every Albertan deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our government should aspire to provide excellent and innovative public education, public health care, and infrastructure, as well as a compassionate helping hand in times of need. We believe this can be accomplished through responsible use of public funds.

Sustainability

We believe that sustainability must be a core value of government. Rethinking unsustainable practices, making strategic investments in research and technology, and implementing smart policy choices will protect and enhance our environment for future generations.

Democracy

We believe that public business should be conducted in public. Government should ensure that the legislative process is open, fair, transparent and inclusive of the people it governs. Our government should foster debate, actively engage citizens, and make itself accountable to the people it governs.

Quality of life

We believe that a great quality of life requires strong communities. Through support of recreation, sports, arts and culture, government can help to build strong and vibrant communities.

Guidelines for MLAs

We also believe that the role of the MLA needs to be re-examined. The role of the MLA is to engage citizens in a conversation about policies and directions, and not to sell the policies of the government to citizens.  We have developed guidelines for Alberta Party MLAs that describe how our MLAs will act differently in the Legislature.