Rachel Notley has officially launched her campaign for leadership of Alberta's NDP, the second member of the party to declare their intent to lead after Brian Mason announced he was stepping down in April.
Notley made the announcement in Calgary on Monday morning, saying she has the experience and skill necessary to provide Albertans with a progressive government.
She says she chose Calgary to break the news because she needs to build support here. "Calgary is Alberta's biggest city and it demands out attention," she said.
Notley says that in 2012, residents of the province voted for the PCs because they wanted improvements to public services and social policy.
"We can't let the Conservatives get away with that charade again," said Notley. "We are ready to reach out to Albertans who are tired of Conservative broken promises, and scared of Wildrose extremism."
"A new Conservative leader isn't change. A Wildrose government with the same tired ideas we've heard for the last 40 years, isn't change."
"Change is a government that guarantees fairness for all Albertans as a guiding principle."
MLA David Eggen has also declared his intent to run for leadership. He made his announcement on Friday.
An NDP leadership convention is planned in October in Edmonton.
