For four years, we’ve seen the UCP make promise after promise that they can’t keep.

The UCP promised to have shovels in the ground to finally start the long overdue work on broadband internet, and years later they have spent less than they promised and no construction has started.

In today’s world, internet access is a necessity.

Because of the UCP’s broken promises, life has become more expensive and more difficult for farmers, ranchers, parents, kids, teachers, and local business owners who need reliable internet.

Nearly two hundred thousand households in Alberta don’t have access to high-speed internet. We have a digital divide in our province.

An Alberta NDP government will deliver universal broadband access to ALL Albertans by 2027.

Having access to the internet is absolutely essential to our economic future.

Ending the digital divide will spur the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs and $4 billion in GDP.

No more UCP failures and excuses.

It’s time for action.

Each area of the province has unique needs and we believe local residents know what’s best for them. We will work with Albertans in rural communities to get the job done through the Broadband Advisory Group.

By working together, we can ensure that broadband is deployed quickly, efficiently, and in the most cost-effective way because access to high-speed internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

It is essential for our businesses, our agricultural operations, our students, and our communities.

Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP are committed to a better future for each and every Albertan, in each and every corner of the province.