Busy first day in the legislature

The N-D-P accused the U-C-P of planning to impose deep cuts on the health system should it win the 2019 election.

Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said the result would be shuttered hospitals and severely reduced ambulance services.

Kenney awaits a byelection call in the Calgary Lougheed constituency — Dave Rodney, the U-C-P member for that riding, announced over the weekend he is stepping down to allow Kenney to run.

Brian Jean, who ran against Kenney for the leadership of the U-C-P, does not have a role in the new party’s leadership team.

He did not attend the pre-session UCP caucus meeting and sat near the end of the front bench during question period, tapping out messages on his phone.

Jean declined to answer questions on what role he wants to play in the United Conservatives or discuss his political future.

Kenney said he’s had a discussion with Jean and will soon be naming critic portfolios.

Also, former Calgary NDP member Karen McPherson joined the Alberta Party.

That brings to two the number of Alberta Party MLAs — McPherson and Leader Greg Clark.

(The Canadian Press)

by The Canadian Press

Busy first day in the legislature

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