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Jason Kenney to make ‘important announcement’ in Calgary this week

Click to play video: 'Is Jason Kenney giving up Ottawa for Alberta?'
Is Jason Kenney giving up Ottawa for Alberta?
WATCH ABOVE: Jason Kenney isn't announcing anything official, but those close to him say the high-profile Conservative MP is seriously considering moving to provincial politics and hoping he can defeat the NDP in Alberta. Vassy Kapelos has been talking to party insiders to find out more – Jun 22, 2016

Conservative MP Jason Kenney says he has “an important announcement” to make in Calgary on Wednesday.

There have been rumours that the Calgary MP might try to unite Alberta’s two right-leaning provincial parties.

READ MORE: Analysis: Jason Kenney’s road ahead in Alberta

However, Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives have said they aren’t keen to merge, while the Wildrose has said it would be happy to link up, but only under its banner and only with its leader, Brian Jean, calling the shots.

The Wildrose was launched by disaffected Tories about a decade ago.

Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives say they will pick a new leader next spring.

The race officially launches Oct. 1 in Lethbridge, Alta., with the vote on March 18 in Calgary.

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