Rutherford 1905 Platform ALP 1905 to 2005 Centennial

1905 Platform - highlights efficient system of schools! strong, economical and business administration of public affairs least possible loss of profit through excessive freight rates first-class system of main thoroughfares

1905 Election - hotspots ALP defense of “Alberta Act” –Authored by Federal Liberal Party –Limited form of autonomy annual grant of about $1 M/year control of lands, mines, minerals withheld –compensated by $375 K/year full control of schools

1905 Nov 9 – results!!! ALP won –23 of 25 seats !!! First cabinet formed

Legacy of Educational Focus In 1905 there were 526 schools By 1908 there were more than 1000

Ongoing Relevance policies for a “New Canada” –240 bills were passed under Rutherford’s watch establishing the infrastructure for the province