CanadaUCP Leadership Race Gears up After Alberta’s Kenney Announces Resignation00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAlberta Wildrose leader Brian Jean and Alberta PC leader Jason Kenney shake hands after announcing a unity deal between the two parties in Edmonton on May 18, 2017. The Canadian Press/Jason FransonThe Canadian Press5/19/2022|Updated: 5/19/2022The race for a new United Conservative Party leader is gearing up after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced he’s stepping down.Kenney garnered 51.4 percent support in a review of his leadership, which is just enough for him to keep his job under party rules.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesHealth Canada Won’t Explain $20M in Pharmaceuticals Lost From National StockpileNov 13, 2025Bank of Canada Mulled Later Timing for October Rate Cut, Deliberations ShowNov 12, 2025Navy Commander Insists Canada Should Buy Unmodified SubmarinesNov 12, 2025Canadian Private Equity Deals Top $56 Billion in First Nine Months: CVCANov 12, 2025Related TopicsCanadaAlbertaleadershipKenneyUCP