Premier Jason Kenney. (Government of Alberta)

By Chris Brown

22 UCP constituency associations call for early leadership review for Kenney

Nov 15, 2021 | 10:39 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Nearly two dozen United Conservative Party (UCP) constituency associations have passed a motion calling for a review of Premier Jason Kenney’s leadership before March 1.

That motion has been passed by 22 constituency associations, including Taber-Warner.

The associations have sent a letter calling on UCP president Ryan Becker to follow the party constitution and take appropriate steps for a review.

“Therefore, having attained at least 22 constituency associations (being over one quarter) necessary as set out in section 5.7 of the party bylaws, we have met the threshold to trigger a Special General Meeting for the purpose of conducting a leadership review. We expect that this process will be held in accordance with the aforementioned conditions endorsed by our boards,” reads the letter.

The request comes days before the party’s annual general meeting begins on Nov. 19.

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A leadership review is currently planned for April.

Kenney has been criticized by party members and some UCP MLAs for his decisions and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the fourth wave that took hold following Kenney’s Open for Summer pronouncement.

Criticisms have ranged from the premier having not acted quickly or strongly enough as hospitalizations rose to others saying measures such as the vaccine passport program are an infringement of people’s rights.