The Buffalo Project launched a report card and rated which candidate should become the next premier of Alberta..Each candidate in the UCP leadership race was graded by the Buffalo Project based on four main categories, autonomy, economy, restructured healthcare and leadership..Leela Aheer received a grade of F, Brian Jean C+, Todd Loewen D-, Rajan Sawhney D-, Rebecca Schilz C+, Danielle Smith B and Travis Toews got a B.."The criteria are biased towards taking action with clear timelines as so many Albertans are past the point of patient acceptance of unaddressed fairness," the Buffalo Project stated in a news release..Each candidate was graded on their written/public statements or materials provided to the Buffalo Project..Execution of Greater Autonomy Within Canada.Grading candidates on specific plans with timelines for reform of equalization, fiscal stabilization, other transfers, Alberta pension plan and tax collection implementation, Alberta policing, and other legal actions to ensure Alberta can assert greater control within the federation..Defending and Building Alberta’s Economy.Grading candidates on both defensive and offensive actions, which includes fighting against oil emissions and fertilizer caps, fighting for pipelines and trade, seeing Alberta’s destiny realized as a global energy superpower, being a champion for nuclear, mining, and ensuring savings for future generations..Restructured Healthcare.Grading candidates on bold action to maintain a one government payer system but with major delivery reforms, removing waste/inefficiency, and more utilization of private options..Leadership.Grading candidates on building support from other provinces to stand up for jurisdictional rights while having an ability to unify the party, win the next election, being a champion to sell Alberta globally for increased investment.."The ideal candidate with an A+ grade would have specific actions and timelines in all the above areas," the Buffalo Project stated..The full results with explanatory notes can be found at buffaloproject.ca.
