Alberta Social Credit Party

The Alberta Social Credit Party was a political movement in Alberta, Canada, active primarily from the 1930s to the 1980s. It was founded on the social credit theory, which proposed that the government should implement monetary policies to increase consumers' purchasing power, aiming to stabilize the economy during the Great Depression. The party dominated Alberta politics for several decades, with William Aberhart and later Ernest Manning serving as premiers. Over time, it evolved from a populist, economic reform party to a more traditional conservative political group, ultimately losing influence as newer parties emerged.