United Conservative Party

• Legislature member says Alberta premier’s patio dinner clearly broke COVID-19 rules

  Angela Pitt says it's clear to her that Kenney and members of his inner circle were breaking restrictions when they had drinks and dinner on a rooftop patio.

  Politics

  Jun 4
• Head of coal-mining panel says Albertans’ trust in resource regulators to be examined

  A public consultation committee on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains will consider why Albertans' level of trust in regulatory bodies is so low, the panel's head said Monday.

  Environment

  May 31
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• 4th deadline extension granted to Steve Allan’s Alberta inquiry into oil & gas critics

  The $3.5-million inquiry into foreign funding of oil and gas industry critics was supposed to be done by May 31, but now commissioner Steve Allan has until the end of July.

  Environment

  May 19
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• Kenney says UCP needs to be ‘on the same team’ after vote to oust dissenters

  Appearing on Shaye Ganam, Kenney said the vote to remove two MLAs was not an easy one, but a caucus has to be able to operate with solidarity and a sense of trust. 

  Politics

  May 14
• Alberta MLAs Todd Loewen, Drew Barnes booted from UCP caucus after emergency meeting

  Alberta MLAs Drew Barnes and Todd Loewen have been booted from the United Conservative Party caucus after a vote was held during an emergency meeting Thursday.

  Politics

  May 13
• Alberta legislature’s spring sitting pause extended another week amid 3rd wave of COVID-19

  The speaker's memo cites "the ongoing public health concerns arising from the pandemic" as the reason the spring sitting adjournment would continue until May 25.

  Politics

  May 13
• Alberta justice minister apologizes after accusing feds, provincial NDP, media of wanting COVID-19 disaster

  "I would like to offer an apology for my recent comments on my personal Facebook account," Kaycee Madu tweeted. "My comments were wrong."

  Health

  May 11
• Kenney says new COVID-19 restrictions likely coming to Alberta on Tuesday as health crisis worsens

  Premier Jason Kenney says he expects to announce new public health restrictions on Tuesday as Alberta's COVID-19 situation worsens.

  Health

  May 3
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• Jason Kenney defends his leadership amid calls within UCP for his resignation

  On Wednesday, Kenney said while he sympathizes with those who are frustrated with restrictions, he does not regret implementing measures.

  Health

  Apr 28
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• Council in Alberta environment minister’s town wants improved coal consultation process

  A town council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's backyard wants broader consultation over the government's plans for open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Apr 21