Brian Jean

• Alberta election fact check: Will it cost $87B to decarbonize the grid?

  On Wednesday, Brian Jean said the NDP’s support of decarbonizing Alberta’s electricity grid will cost “at least $87 billion.” But the report authors and experts dispute that claim.

  Politics

  May 4
  
• Alberta announces funding for economic growth in rural municipalities

  The province has allocated $1.125 million to the nine regional economic development alliances to drive economic growth and development in rural Alberta.

  Economy

  Mar 22
  
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• Next phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign targets skilled workers in Ontario, Maritimes

  The next phase of "Alberta is Calling" will focus on northern and southwestern Ontario and the Maritimes, where skilled workers need jobs, Brian Jean said.

  Canada

  Mar 13
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• UCP candidates denounce Danielle Smith’s proposed sovereignty act as ‘constitutional fairytale’

  "She is telling voters that she has a magic wand that changes how law jurisdiction and how economics all work."

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2022
• Danielle Smith faces renewed attacks during final UCP leadership debate

  Danielle Smith faced renewed attacks on multiple fronts Tuesday in the campaign's final debate.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2022
• UCP leadership candidates ramp up campaigns as membership deadline looms

  All seven UCP leadership candidates were busy doing membership outreach on Thursday, with many hosting events in rural Alberta.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2022
• Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate

  This was the only scheduled debate before the crucial Aug. 12 cutoff for members to sign up if they wish to vote. A final debate is set for Aug. 30 in Edmonton.

  Politics

  Jul 27, 2022
• Danielle Smith files UCP nomination package with a focus on Alberta autonomy

  Smith has promised legislation she will authorize the provincial government to refuse to enforce federal laws deemed harmful to Alberta's interests.

  Politics

  Jul 12, 2022
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• UCP co-founder Brian Jean officially launches campaign to become party leader

  Autonomy for Albertans is the central theme of his campaign, said Jean, adding the time to start is right now.

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Alberta MLA booted from UCP caucus now running to become party’s leader

  Todd Loewen, an Independent MLA for Central Peace-Notley, posted about entering the leadership race on his Facebook account Wednesday night.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2022