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“We would seek the input of the NDP — or any party for that matter — that wants to have better government and a better governance model.”

Earlier in the day, NDP Leader Rachel Notley said her party, if elected, would work with the Wildrose to bring in reforms to Alberta’s “ridiculous” campaign finance laws.

“It’s very important to improving the democratic process here in the process,” she said in an interview. “It’s just long overdue.”

Under Alberta’s election laws, donors can give up to $15,000 to each registered party a year — double that amount in election years — plus an additional $5,000 to constituency associations.

Alberta is one of only two provinces that have no limits on election spending.

Following in the footsteps of the federal government and eliminating corporate and union donations would represent a sea change for Alberta, where the Progressive Conservatives have almost always enjoyed a marked financial advantage over their political opponents, thanks in part to major donations from business.

In Red Deer on Friday, Tory Leader Jim Prentice — who saw his party raise roughly $800,000 at a $500-a-plate dinner speech in Edmonton on Thursday night — said Alberta’s campaign finance laws have worked reasonably well for all political parties.

“This is an even playing field. They could certainly raise union dollars or corporate dollars … in the same way,” he said.

“Certainly people always want to make sure that our laws are current. But this is fair to all of the parties and it works quite well.”