Affordability front and centre in Alberta election as cost of living spikes

It costs more to live in Alberta now than it did during the last provincial election.

It costs more to live in Alberta now than it did during the last provincial election.

Inflation hit a nearly 40-year high last June and many living on fixed or lower incomes have been struggling.

Inflation is now easing, but eight consecutive interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are making mortgages and other debt more expensive.

It's a perfect storm that's putting affordability front and centre in the Alberta election.

Parties are making promises around the cost of living, but there's only so much the provincial government can do to tackle interest rates or inflation.