Next Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election
| Date | To be decided |
|---|---|
| Convention | To be decided |
| Resigning leader | Jim Prentice |
| Entrance Fee | $50,000 (non refundable)[1] |
| Spending limit | none, $30,000 donation limit[1] |
The Next Progressive Conservative leadership election is required due to the resignation of former Alberta Premier and Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leader Jim Prentice after the defeat of the 43 year governing party in the May 5, 2015 Alberta general election. Prentice was selected leader 8 months prior to his defeat.
On May 11, 2015, the remaining nine members of the party's caucus elected Ric McIver as interim leader.[2]
According to the party's constitution, a leadership election must be held within six months of a vacancy occurring; in this case within six months of May 5, 2015 when Prentice announced his resignation.[2] However, there was some discussion about delaying the leadership election until at least 2016. In order to delay the leadership vote, the party must first amend its constitution at its annual general meeting.[3] The party board of directors has announced that the next Annual General Meeting will be held in Red Deer, Alberta in the spring of 2016 at which a vote will be held on a potential leadership contest. The exact date and agenda of the AGM are to be announced later.[4]
Timeline
- September 6, 2014 - Jim Prentice elected leader.
- May 5, 2015 - Progressive Conservatives defeated in 2015 provincial election losing office after 44 years in power. Party wins 10 seats, falling to third place behind the New Democratic Party of Alberta, which forms government, and the Wildrose Party, which remains the Official Opposition. Jim Prentice announces his immediate resignation as party leader and MLA.[2]
- May 11, 2015 - Caucus chooses Ric McIver as interim leader.[2]
- November 5, 2015 - original deadline by which a leadership election could be held according to the party's constitution.[2]
- May 7, 2016 - Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta AGM to be held in Red Deer at which point party will make decisions regarding the leadership election,[4] including whether to hold a leadership election in 2016 or continue with an interim leader until at least the 2017 AGM.[5]
Potential candidates
- Jason Kenney, Conservative Party of Canada MP for Calgary Midnapore, Alberta (2015–present) and Calgary Southeast, Alberta (1997–2015), federal Minister of National Defence (2015), federal Minister for Multiculturalism (2013–2015), federal Minister of Employment and Social Development (2013–2015), federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2008–2013). Previously a Reform Party and then Canadian Alliance MP.[6]
- Heather Klimchuk, MLA for Edmonton-Glenora (2008-2015), former Minister of Human Services (2014-2015), Minister of Culture and Community Services (2011-2014), and Minister of Service Alberta (2008-2011)[5]
- Thomas Lukaszuk, former deputy premier (2012-2013) and former MLA for Edmonton-Castle Downs (2001-2015), former Minister of Employment and Immigration (2010-2011), former Minister of Education (2011-2013), former Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education (2013), former Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour (2013-2014), third-place finisher in 2014 leadership election.[2][5]
- Ric McIver, interim leader, MLA for Calgary-Hays (2012–present), former Minister of Transportation (2012-2013), former Minister of Infrastructure (2013-2014), runner-up in the 2014 leadership election[2][5]
- Richard Starke, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster (2012–present), former Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation (2013-2014)[3][5]
Manmeet Bhullar, MLA for Calgary-Greenway since 2008 and former Minister of Service Alberta (2011-2013), former Minister of Human Services (2013-2015)[3] had been considered a potential candidate but was killed in a motor vehicle accident on November 23, 2015.
Declined
- Rona Ambrose, Interim Leader of the federal Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada) (2015–present), MP for Sturgeon River—Parkland (2015–present) and Edmonton—Spruce Grove, Alberta (2004–2015), federal Minister of Health (2013–2015), Minister of Public Works and Government Services (2010–2013), federal Minister of Labour (2008–2010), federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2007–2008), federal Minister of the Environment (2006–2007).[7]
- Sandra Jansen, MLA for Calgary-North West (2012-present), former Minister Of Family & Community Safety (2013-2014).[8]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Alberta PCs lay down ground rules for leadership campaign". Calgary Herald. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Ric McIver selected as interim PC leader". Calgary Herald. May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Tory leadership race likely to be put on hold". Calgary Herald. June 5, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- 1 2 https://www.pcalberta.org/CMSArticle?name=The+Party+Revival+Continues
- 1 2 3 4 5 "As Alberta Tories regroup, some familiar faces contemplate leadership". Calgary Herald. December 30, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Tony Clement organizers meet to discuss possible leadership bid". Toronto Star. December 12, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Rona Ambrose 'would do anything' to unite Alberta's right". CBC News. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Tory leadership race likely to be put on hold". Calgary Herald. June 5, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
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