The Alberta Liberal Party has been working for Albertans since 1905. We were Alberta's first government under Alexander Rutherford. We have elected MLAs 295 times across our history. We have led the way on issues like the like sound fiscal management, Gay-Straight Alliances, putting a price on carbon to fight climate change, regulating Political Action Committees, introducing class size caps, and so much more.
We are fiscally prudent, a party that proudly supports socially progressive change and cares deeply about our stewardship of the environment. We believe that we have a duty to run effective and efficient governments, respect individuals' autonomy, and safeguard the environment. This way, we build both a strong society and a vibrant economy.
Our Values
Equal Opportunity
Liberals oppose both privilege and prejudice. Everyone should have as equal as possible an opportunity to participate in society, enjoy equal rights and freedoms, and share responsibilities.
Free Enterprise
Alberta Liberals have faith in the free enterprise system. The widest number of opportunities are provided through it, the greatest number of needs are satisfied, and initiative is most rewarded. Nevertheless, the market system is not perfect. The government has a role to play in preventing exploitation, protecting consumers and preserving the environment. The government also has a role to play in facilitating economic development and competition and serving public needs which the private sector cannot or will not meet.
Fiscal Responsibility
Alberta Liberals believe that government has an obligation to manage the affairs of the province in a prudent and responsible manner. Wasteful spending threatens essential government programs such as health care and education for today's constituents, and fairness dictates that future generations not be burdened with our debts.
Environmental Responsibility
Alberta Liberals believe that the protection of the environment is essential to the long-term health of our planet and ourselves, and to our quality of life. Environmental policy must look beyond a traditional view of economics to reflect the cultural and spiritual importance of the environment in our lives. Responsible policy-makers must consider the environment a sacred trust
Change
Liberals have always been reformers. We seek to improve the system as we search for ways of improving the human condition. We are not afraid to initiate change. Without compromising our principles, our search for solutions is driven not by rigid ideology but by the question, "What is best?"