Candidates seeking positions on Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) board at its upcoming annual meeting must sign a declaration promising not to advocate for independence, Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed.
Speaking at a press conference in Edmonton on Oct. 27, Smith confirmed that a declaration circulating on social media is authentic. She said prospective board directors must sign the form and affirm their respect for the results of the Oct. 19 referendum question on Alberta independence.
“If anyone wants to advocate for independence, we are not an independence party. That’s contrary to what Albertans told us,” Smith said.
Smith added that current board members would also be expected to honour the pledge. Prospective UCP candidates seeking to run in the 2027 provincial election must likewise reaffirm their commitment to Canada….