(Edmonton) Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney tendered his resignation as a member of the provincial legislature on Tuesday evening.
In a letter sent to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Nathan Cooper, Mr. Kenney announces that his decision to step down as Member of Parliament for Calgary-Lougheed is effective immediately. Mr. Kenney has represented that constituency since 2017.
In a press release accompanying his letter of resignation, Mr. Kenney thanked the voters of his riding, as well as those who carried him to power as an MP between 1997 and 2016.
He said he was proud of the work done during his 25 years in politics, but added that he feared the polarization of debate between the far left and the far right. Despite everything, he hopes to be able to continue to contribute to the democratic space.
It is therefore a chapter that ends for the one who was premier of Alberta between 2019 and 2022.
He announced in May his intention to step down as prime minister after winning 51.4% of support in a vote of confidence in the United Conservative Party. He was eventually replaced by Danielle Smith.