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Former premier Jason Kenney resigns from Alberta legislature, expresses concern over political polarization

Kenney quit as leader of the governing United Conservative Party following a leadership review, and was replaced by Premier Danielle Smith

Then-Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in 2021.
Then-Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in 2021. Photo by Ed Kaiser/Postmedia/File

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has resigned as a member of the legislature.

In a signed letter posted on Kenney’s verified Twitter account, he says the resignation is effective immediately.

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He says it has been a privilege to have represented the constituency of Calgary Lougheed since 2017.

Kenney, also a former federal cabinet minister, says that after 25 years of elected life he hopes to continue contributing to democracy.

He says he is concerned that democracy is veering from debate towards polarization.

I have resigned as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Lougheed.

Thank-you to my constituents for the honour of representing them in Parliament and the Legislature over the past 25 years.

My statement: pic.twitter.com/vDRAk0yaDf

— Jason Kenney 🇺🇦🇨🇦 (@jkenney) November 29, 2022

Kenney announced in May that he was quitting as leader of the governing United Conservative Party following a leadership review, and he was replaced by Premier Danielle Smith.

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