Peter Guthrie Starts Progressive Tory Party of Alberta

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie has launched the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta, aiming to provide a “progressive conservative option” focused on fiscal responsibility and democratic values. After being expelled from Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus for criticizing the government, Guthrie emphasizes the need for trust and accountability in governance. The United Conservative Party recently enacted legislation restricting new parties from using certain terms, which Guthrie and Independent MLA Scott Sinclair had challenged.

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