[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Alberta once again proves that it doesn't understand how to actually influence national politics.

Why does Quebec get so much say in federal politics? Because their votes are available.
Parties/governments will compromise, or outright bribe Quebec because you need them to win an election.

Why would Liberal governments spend any political capital to compromise with Alberta when they know we won't vote for them?
Why would Conservative governments spend any political capital to compromise with Alberta when they know we will ALWAYS vote for them.

The result is the same, Alberta votes Conservatives to Ottawa, and lo and behold, no matter who is forming government we find ourselves under represented.

Do the results of this Election bode well for Alberta? No, of course not.
Do you think PP et al are looking at the results and saying "Oh man, we really need to focus on things that are important to Alberta"?
The big takeaway from this election is that the Conservatives could be viable in Ontario and Quebec, places they need votes, and seats.

If they're smart the real takeaway is that they need to focus there, and lay off pandering to Alberta.

The next election could very well go Conservative. If not that one, at some point it will, and then all of the CPC voters in Alberta will be all excited about how finally we'll have a say, and Alberta will get whatever it wants. The when that doesn't happen...again...when the next election comes, it'll be another sweep for Conservatives in Alberta so they can go vote for things to prop up support in Ontario and Quebec.

I'm glad Carney won, I voted for Corey Hogan. I'm one of the, far to few, Albertans who understands that if I want my voice to be heard, I need to actually speak in a language that people understand.