Former Premier: UCP Caucus Should Not Sign Separation Vote Petition

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney criticized the United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus for potentially supporting a petition for Alberta to separate from Canada, stating it contradicts the party’s founding principles of unity. He emphasized that UCP members who campaigned for a united Canada should not participate in such efforts. Premier Danielle Smith, however, indicated that her caucus members could sign any petition they wish, asserting their support for a strong Alberta within Canada. Kenney condemned meetings between separatist advocates and U.S. officials, calling it an affront to Canadian sovereignty.

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