Jason Stephan

• Parliamentary adviser on constitutional affairs to Premier Smith resigns

  Jason Stephan drew criticism in March after he penned an editorial encouraging all Albertans to sign a petition calling for a referendum on the province quitting Canada.

  Politics

  May 26
  
• Alberta’s Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition

  Smith said she has taken steps to obtain that sovereignty, such as signing the Alberta-Canada energy memorandum of understanding with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

  Politics

  Mar 29
  
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• Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition calling for a vote on separation from Canada.

  Mar 27
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• Protests about LGBTQ2 policies in schools sparking Alberta policy debate

  Organizers said the protests are about "standing together against gender ideology in schools," referring to sexual orientation and gender identity programs.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2023
• Kenney seriously considered leaving his post before deciding to fight for his job: audio recording

  In a secret recording obtained by Global News, Kenney said to caucus staff members that "the lunatics are trying to take over the asylum, and I'm not going to let them."

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2022
• UCP backbenchers break ranks, call on Jason Kenney to resign

  Two of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's backbenchers say it's time for him to resign after last-minute changes to a party review of his leadership next month.

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2022
• Red Deer school trustees condemn Alberta government for causing ‘division and chaos’

  'Your government abdicated what was rightfully within the purview of government and public health, laying it on the feet of school boards,' said the Red Deer Public Schools letter.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2021
• Alberta MLAs who travelled during COVID-19 pandemic lose ministry portfolios

  The six MLAs who travelled out of the country have either resigned from or lost their ministerial or cabinet committee roles. The premier's chief of staff was asked to step down.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2021