![]() "Albertans are looking for a government with a credible plan to address increasing crime in our communities while protecting survivors," she said. ![]() "To help support women and children who are at risk, a re-elected United Conservative government will provide $20 million (over four years) for women's shelters and for sexual assault counselling."įir said $10 million of that money would go to counselling centres across Alberta, while the other $10 million would go to women's shelters. "We know that women and children are disproportionately impacted by violence and in particular domestic violence," Tanya Fir, one of the Calgary candidates, said during a news conference. Smith didn't make any public appearances Wednesday, but some UCP candidates promised to increase support for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres if their party is re-elected. The week has been dominated by United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith's past comments comparing those who were vaccinated for COVID-19 to Nazi supporters. ![]() Alberta's two main political parties offered competing visions Wednesday for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres as the second week of Alberta's election campaign continued. ![]()
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