Premier Jason Kenney kicked off a campaign to lure skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver as he doubled down on his criticism of a so-called Alberta sovereignty act pitched by one of the candidates running to replace him. Kenney held a news conference today to announce the United Conservative government’s plans to start recruiting workers…
Premier Jason Kenney Kicks Off Campaign to Attract Skilled Workers to Alberta
Kenney Wants Federal Climate Plan on Agenda at Premiers’ Meeting in BC
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he’ll be raising the alarm over the federal government’s emissions reduction plan when he meets with Canada’s premiers over the next two days. Kenney says the reduction plan is “pie in the sky,” calling it a “ridiculous” target with no proper plan for implementation. The premier, who made the comments…
‘Over the Top Hypocrisy’ of F1 Oilsands Protest Helps Alberta’s Case, Kenney Argues
Premier Jason Kenney says he’s not losing sleep over a Formula One driver’s protest against the Alberta oilsands during last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. In fact, Kenney says the “over-the-top hypocrisy” of Sebastian Vettel’s position helps him make the case for why the world should be looking to Alberta for its fossil-fuel energy….
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…
‘Slippery Slope’: Alberta’s Kenney Questions Federal-BC Drug Decriminalization Plan
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has concerns about the federal government’s decision to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs in British Columbia. Kenney says the decision is a “slippery slope” and is counter-productive to solving the twin problems of illicit drugs and helping those recover from addiction. Under the program, British Columbians…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Says He Won’t Run in Upcoming Party Leadership Race
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney quashed speculation on his immediate political future on Saturday when he explicitly stated he would not be running in the race to pick a new leader for his United Conservative party. “No,” Kenney said when asked the question by the host of his call-in, provincewide radio show on CHQR and CHED…
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 Urges US Senators to Convince Michigan to Stop Line 5 Shutdown
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is urging the U.S. government to convince Michigan to abandon its legal campaign against the Line 5 pipeline. He’s also floating the idea of a new bilateral pipeline project to help both Canada and the United States establish energy security. Kenney is testifying today before members of the Senate Committee on…
‘Can’t Wait’: Kenney Urges End to Party Sniping, Confident of Win in Leadership Vote
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he “can’t wait” for the results of his leadership vote, which he is confident he’ll win, and urges all sides in the intraparty feud in the meantime to stop their public sniping. Kenney also reiterated that if he wins the May 18 review and stays on as leader, a sharp reckoning is coming to dissident caucus members…
Alberta’s Kenney Urges Party to Back Him or Risk Division and Election Loss to NDP
Premier Jason Kenney, in a speech to party members deciding his fate, told them he is an unblemished election winner who saved Alberta from servitude in a dystopian socialist hellscape. “I’m 12-0!” Kenney said Saturday in a speech before cheering, applauding, whooping, placard-waving supporters in Red Deer. “I know a thing or two about winning…
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