Jason Kenney resigns after Danielle Smith introduces her sovereignty act. The former Alberta premier and federal cabinet minister under Stephen Harper was a loud critic of proposed legislation after he stepped down as party leader.
introduced her first bill
“However, a different government is in place, and the next election will occur in a few months. So after a great deal of reflection and consultation, I have concluded that now is the best time for me to step aside as MLA.” “And from the far-right we see a vengeful anger and toxic cynicism which often seeks to tear things down, rather than build up and improve our imperfect institutions.”
Afterward, he returned to Alberta where he campaigned to unite two warring right-wing political factions in the Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties.
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