Dean Bennett
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Kenney speaks out against separation plan pitched by possible successor
Premier Jason Kenney says his party was founded on a strong Alberta within Confederation and he won’t sit idly by while one of the candidates vying to replace him pitches a "risky, dangerous, half-baked" and "banana republic" plan for more provincial independence.
Alberta lieutenant-governor says don't assume she'll OK proposed sovereignty act
Alberta’s lieutenant-governor says it's not a done deal that she would automatically sign off on a proposal from a United Conservative Party leadership candidate to pass a bill aimed at ignoring federal laws and court rulings.
Alberta culture minister swipes at PM, 'Laurentian elites' at provincial birthday bash
“The attacks of our recent (Justin) Trudeau government on our energy, our resources, our wealth, our freedom — there are just so many ways that Albertans have struggled to achieve our full and our fair place in this Confederation," Ron Orr said. "But you know what? Albertans will succeed."
Alberta on track for $13.2B surplus, says Kenney
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is on track for a $13.2-billion surplus in this budget year.
Alberta gives prize to essay that argues women should have babies, not careers
The United Conservative government removed the essay from its legislature website Tuesday following an outcry of condemnation.
Rempel Garner says nasty infighting has convinced her not to run for Alberta UCP leadership
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger, intrigue and implacable division.
Alberta's UCP government shuffles cabinet partway through leadership race
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced multiple cabinet changes following resignations tied to his party’s leadership race, with Environment Minister Jason Nixon now taking over permanently as finance minister.
Kenney says 'No!'
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney quashed speculation on his immediate political future on Saturday, May 21, 2022, when he explicitly stated he would not be running in the race to pick a new leader for his United Conservative party.
Kenney to hang on as Alberta premier until new UCP leader chosen
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, one day after announcing he was stepping down for the good of his United Conservative Party, will stay on until a new leader is chosen.
If Jason Kenney's arch rival Brian Jean has his way, there will be no long goodbyes
“The healing process can’t start until Jason Kenney leaves. He knows that. We know that and we need to start the renewal process of the UCP," Brian Jean said Thursday before heading into a UCP caucus meeting in Calgary.