United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith announced a new discount for Alberta seniors Thursday as part of her reelection campaign, while the New Democrat Party (NDP), led by Rachel Notley, pledged to increase seniors benefits and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) payments.
At a news conference in Calgary on May 11, Smith said seniors living on a fixed income need affordability measures. The UCP has pledged a 25 percent discount for seniors on government services and user fees including registry services, medical driving tests, and camping fees.
