Roughly 6,000 party members to gather for leadership review at annual general meeting this weekend
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to party faithful at the United Conservative Party annual general meeting in Calgary, on Nov. 4, 2023.of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in their hands this weekend as they cast a vote on whether they believe she is fit to continue to lead the party and the province.
Ms. Smith, in the weeks and months leading up to the leadership review, campaigned on issues directed at the right flank of her party. But it may not be an easy path for the Premier, considering the conservative movement inHer predecessor Jason Kenney stepped down after receiving just 51.4-per-cent support from UCP members. Former Progressive Conservative premiers Alison Redford and Ed Stelmach were both ousted despite receiving stronger endorsements of 77 per cent.
If Ms. Smith receives anything below 75-per-cent support, Ms. Hallett said, it would signal that there is a “fox in the hen house.” Mr. Harder said there has been some opposition to Ms. Smith from outside groups, including one called the 1905 Committee that has criticized the UCP’s proposed amendments to the Bill of Rights. He said some members may have an emotional response to these criticisms but he is hoping that people vote based on what the party is actually doing.
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