Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Coming to Edmonton, Kenney Not Planning to Meet With Her

Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg speaks at a climate strike rally in Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 11, 2019. AP Photo/David Zalubowski

EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said he hopes Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is warmly welcomed in Edmonton on Friday, but there are no plans to meet with her.

Climate Justice Edmonton announced Wednesday that the 16-year-old Stockholm student will join a march from a downtown Edmonton park to a climate strike rally at the Alberta legislature.