After Historic NDP Premiership, Notley Steps Down as Alberta Party Leader
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Rachel Notley is stepping down as leader of the Alberta NDP after serving as premier from 2015-2019. She will stay on until a new leader is chosen.
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Notley made history when she led the NDP to a majority government in 2015, ending over 4 decades of PC rule. As premier she raised minimum wage, built schools and hospitals.
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In 2023, Notley's NDP lost again to Danielle Smith's UCP. After the election, Notley said she would consider her future role.
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Notley became emotional when speaking about her parents' legacy of hard work and public service as influences on her political career.
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Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith thanked Notley for her years of public service to Albertans.