Commentary While the eyes of most politicos are on the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, a provincial party leadership race is developing in Alberta that may have strong repercussions on Canadian unity. The race to replace Jason Kenney as the leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP) is…
Why Canadians Need to Keep a Close Eye on Alberta UCP’s Leadership Race
Tory MP Rempel Garner Giving Alberta UCP Leadership Bid ‘Serious Consideration’
Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she’s considering a bid for leadership of Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP). In a series of tweets on June 15, Rempel Garner said she is stepping away from her role as campaign co-chair of Patrick Brown’s federal Conservative leadership campaign so that she can focus her attention on Alberta. “Alberta…
To Be Held Oct 6: Alberta UCP Announces Rules for Contest to Replace Leader, Premier
The United Conservative Party has announced rules for a leadership contest to be held Oct. 6 to choose a new leader and the province’s next premier. Each candidate will be required to put up a non-refundable entry fee of $150,000, along with $25,000 that will be returned as long as no rules are breached. Eligible…
Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews Not Ruling out Run for UCP Leadership
Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews is not ruling out a run to replace Jason Kenney as United Conservative party leader and premier. Toews says there would be a number of factors to consider, including what the rules of the race will be. But he says interest in the leadership race can be good for the…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to Stay on Until New UCP Leader Elected
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will remain in office until a new leader is elected to take the helm of the United Conservative Party (UCP). A day after Kenney announced his resignation, the UCP caucus met on May 19 and agreed that the premier should remain in the job until a leadership race can select his…
Former Wildrose Party Leader Danielle Smith to Seek Alberta UCP Leadership
Former Wildrose Party leader and radio host Danielle Smith says she will be running for leadership of the United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP) after Premier Jason Kenney announced this week he would be stepping down. “We’re all Albertans, we all want the best for Alberta, and I think that you will find that my…
UCP Leadership Race Gears up After Alberta’s Kenney Announces Resignation
The race for a new United Conservative Party leader is gearing up after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced he’s stepping down. Kenney garnered 51.4 percent support in a review of his leadership, which is just enough for him to keep his job under party rules. But last night he said that result isn’t good enough…
Alberta Premier Kenney Steps Down as UCP Leader
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said he is stepping down as leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) on May 18 despite receiving 51.4 percent support from the party in a leadership vote, saying he doesn’t have a strong enough mandate. “While 51 percent of the vote passes the constitutional threshold of a majority, it clearly…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Steps Down as UCP Leader
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said he is stepping down as leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) on May 18 despite receiving 51.4 percent support from the party in a leadership vote, saying he doesn’t have a strong enough mandate. “While 51 percent of the vote passes the constitutional threshold of a majority, it clearly…
Balloting Complete for UCP Leadership Review of Jason Kenney, Results Expected May 18
The mail-in leadership review of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has begun, as volunteers started the process of checking voter identification on May 12 with the final results of the vote to be published on May 18. Party spokesman Dave Prisco said the entire process will be monitored closely to ensure the integrity of the result….
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