Category: Kenney

UCP Leadership Review of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Official Begins

EDMONTON—The controversial party vote to determine the future of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney begins today. Kenney is set to speak virtually to United Conservative Party members in the morning and mail−in ballots will be dispatched in the days to follow. The votes must be in by May 11 and a decision will be announced May…


Alberta’s Kenney Defends Calling Party Opponents ‘Lunatics’

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t apologize for comments he is heard making in recordings in which he compares political opponents in his party to insects and calls them lunatics. Kenney says the United Conservative Party is under siege from extremist elements, including homophobes and religious bigots, seeking a hostile takeover by toppling him…


Fractious April 9 Party Vote on Alberta Premier Moves From In-person to Mail-In

The contentious April 9 party vote to determine the fate of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s leadership has been changed from an in-person vote to mail-in ballots. UCP president Cynthia Moore, in a public statement, says the change was due to the unexpected crush of people signing up to vote in Red Deer to decide whether…