![]() ![]() Kenney also brought up the example of Ford's approach of removing six members of his caucus when problems were discovered. "What I've come to the conclusion of is this – the public is not interested in a lot of internal party or caucus drama playing out, people just want competent, focused government." "Perhaps I should have been a lot more like Stephen Harper or the recently re-elected Doug Ford or Scott Moe – the more typical Canadian approach. "I had probably a naïve approach to caucus relations – surprisingly naïve given my 25 years in public life," he said. However, Kenney said he should have acted sooner once cracks began to form in the UCP caucus over the province's COVID-19 response. "Despite those headwinds and a hostile government in Ottawa, we helped to usher in an Alberta economic renaissance, unprecedented diversification, country-leading growth (and) more people working before in our province in our history." "We have implemented 93 per cent of the 375 platform commitments we gave Albertans in the last election despite three once-in-a-century crises," he said. Kenney added that some of his budget cut decisions were probably not what Albertans were looking for from his government, but he stands by them, saying they helped put Alberta back on track financially. “It probably makes sense he stays on as MLA for a little while, but certainly not run in the next election, because it's just to hard to be in a party when you've had the top job,” she said. Pollster and political commentator Janet Brown says Kenney staying on as MLA is probably his last order of business for the UCP. "I will be finishing my time in public service with a heart full of gratitude and with no fundamental regrets." "It's been a privilege of a lifetime to be able to serve Calgarians and Albertans," Kenney said of his time in office. Kenney made his address from downtown Calgary speaking about an investment in Alberta's provincial parks on Wednesday, suggesting that while he will no longer be leader, he wants to stay on as MLA for the time being. Premier Jason Kenney, speaking a day ahead of the UCP leadership vote, said he is uncertain of his political future, but is proud of what he's done for Alberta. ![]()
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