With a prominent former federal politician who plans to step down as Alberta’s prime minister, another prominent politician who still serves as a deputy says he is considering running for office.
Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel Garner, a member of the Conservative Party of Canada, announced in a Twitter thread Wednesday night that “she is seriously considering a provincial leadership bid” as a race to become the new leader of the United Conservative Party. heats up.
“In recent weeks, I have been encouraged to seek the leadership of the United Conservative Party,” he tweeted. “This is not a decision that anyone should take lightly.”
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Rempel Garner’s tweets noted that he believes the current federal government is “hostile to Alberta’s interests” and suggested that he believes the Alberta NPD is an ally of the federal liberal government.
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2 / The last few weeks have encouraged me to seek the leadership of the United Conservative Party. This is not a decision that anyone should take lightly.
– Michelle Rempel Garner (@MichelleRempel) June 16, 2022
“We cannot allow the NPD, or (Prime Minister) Justin Trudeau, to tarnish the future of Alberta,” he tweeted. “Alberta is, and always has been, my top priority.
“Today I can confirm that I am seriously considering an offer of provincial leadership. I owe it to the Albertans to pay close attention to this critical decision.”
Rempel Garner said he would make a decision based on conversations with the people he represents and that he “will no longer participate in the Conservative federal leadership race so I can focus on how best to serve my province.”
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Rempel Garner has been Patrick Brown’s campaign co-chair while trying to become the leader of the CPC.
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In his own statement on Twitter, Brown thanked Rempel Garner for his contribution to his campaign and wished him the best in his deliberations.
Announcing that Rempel Garner, who was first elected in 2011, would serve as co-chair of his national campaign was seen by some as a key advantage for Brown, whose political roots lie in Ontario.
I wish my best friend Michelle Rempel Garner the best of luck as she embarks on deliberations about her future. He has served well in Canada and will continue to play his next role. We’ll miss you, Michelle, but thank you for your contribution to our campaign.
– Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) June 16, 2022
A spokesman has not yet answered a question about whether Brown will appoint a replacement for the role Rempel Garner played as co-chair of the campaign.
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If Rempel Garner decides to enter the UCP leadership race, he will join a crowded field of candidates who have officially declared that they want the job.
Prime Minister Jason Kenney announced his intention to resign as leader of the UCP last month after receiving 51.4% support in his leadership review vote. Although the rules of the party were enough to keep him in office, Kenney said the number did not provide adequate support to continue as party leader.
The UCP caucus later decided that Kenney would remain the leader until a replacement was elected.
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