Former premier Jason Kenney resigns from Alberta legislature
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Thousands asked for it while he was leader and now Jason Kenney has done it, announcing his resignation as a member of the Alberta legislature on social media Tuesday.
Thousands asked for it while he was leader and now Jason Kenney has done it, announcing his resignation as a member of the Alberta legislature on social media on Tuesday.
The former Alberta premier and United Conservative Party leader made his statement on Twitter, thanking constituents for supporting him during his 25 years in politics.
His statement included a letter of thanks to those individuals, saying that the time had come for him to resign.
"A different government is in place, and the next election will occur in a few months," he wrote. "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."
Kenney also thanked all the public servants and volunteers who assisted him during his time in politics.
He also wrote about his concerns about democracy in Canada and Alberta, places that he considers in many ways to be "the envy of the world," and the institutions that he sees are eroding each day.
"I am concerned that our democratic life is veering away from ordinary prudential debate toward a polarization that undermines our bedrock institutions and principles," he said.
