Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pledging that her government won’t raise income taxes if re-elected next month and would amend a law to require any proposed increase to be put to Albertans in a referendum.

Ms. Smith said on Wednesday that the United Conservative Party would formalize this plan by making amendments to the Taxpayer Protection Act to legislate that residents vote on whether to raise personal and business taxes.

“This gives Albertans the final word. We believe the best way to keep our economy moving forward and support Albertans is to keep taxes low and give you the freedom to manage your own finances,” Ms. Smith said at a news conference in Calgary.

Dave Prisco, a spokesperson for the party, said in a statement that the result of the plebiscite would be binding.

Campaigning by Alberta’s political parties is under way, but the official writ that will mark the formal start of the campaign for the May 29 vote is not expected to be issued until Monday.

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