Toews And Schulz Cancel Ucp Leadership Forum Co Hosted By Pro Independence Group

Toews’ campaign co-chairman told CBC News on Friday that Toews’ team did not realize what the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) was advocating, even though the front page of its website reads: “The path to freedom and prosperity is through of independence”. A representative for Schultz confirmed to CBC News that she will also commit to the debate after previously committing to attend. The advocacy group is scheduled to host a leadership forum with several of the top candidates on Aug. 25 in Edmonton, co-hosted by Rebel News, a right-wing media group. A poster for a dinner and forum hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project and Rebel News before Toews and Schulz announced they were retiring. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) Danielle Smith, Brian Jean and Todd Loewen are also billed as participants. All three confirmed on Friday that they are participating in the event. In a joint statement, Toews and Schulz said they will not attend because it is a fundraising event “in support of a third-party advocacy group that supports an independent Alberta.” They also expressed concern over a plan presented on APP’s website which they say would create a rival political party with constituency associations. “We hope that other candidates will reconsider their positions supporting secession,” Toews and Schulz added. In a statement, APP CEO Dennis Montry said the decision by Toews and Shulz not to participate is a sign that they “do not represent all of Alberta.” “Their unwillingness to engage in political dialogue sends a message to thousands of APP members and Albertans who follow our organization,” Montry wrote to CBC News. “Political dialogue is a sign of a progressive society and by not participating, it’s a clear indication that they don’t care about every Albertan. It also shows that they don’t want to answer tough questions.” Chris Warkentin, co-chairman of Toews’ leadership bid, says his campaign was disappointed to learn APP was using the event to raise funds for itself. It sells dinner tickets for $150 each and $350 VIP tickets that give candidates special access. Information about the group’s goals and ticket prices has been on the group’s website and social media since early August, but Warkentin says Toews’ organizers only became aware of it in the last few days. Warkentin takes responsibility. A post made Friday on the Alberta Prosperity Project Facebook page. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) “I didn’t do my due diligence on it,” said the campaign co-chair, a Conservative MP for northwestern Alberta. Backers had vouched for APP’s reliability, Warkentin says. “I should have done what normal people would do and Googled this group,” Warkentin said. Toews’ decision to pull out of the pro-independence group’s fundraiser comes one day after CBC News asked for his participation. Several hours later, Schultz informed the CBC that she too would withdraw from the debate. In an emailed statement Friday, Danielle Smith said she was “of course” still attending the event. “Why on earth would we marginalize this group and their thousands of supporters by leaving their forum? These are just regular, hard-working Albertans who are extremely frustrated with Ottawa. I think most Albertans understand that frustration. I certainly do.” , Smith wrote. “I will remind Travis that we need to go talk to these Albertans and convince them that Canada can still work if Alberta takes the lead in ensuring that our Constitution and our provincial rights are respected and I will explain to them how we plan to do that you do this’. He added that he hopes Toews will reconsider his decision not to attend.

Positions on independence

None of the UCP leadership candidates supports outright independence from Alberta, although several are taking positions that would change the province’s relationship with Canada. But Smith said her Day 1 priority as premier would be to push through a bill called the Alberta Sovereignty Act. It was supposed to allow the province to stop enforcing any federal laws it unilaterally determines are not in Alberta’s best interests or interfere with its jurisdiction. Zhan said he would broadly fight for Alberta’s “autonomy,” while other candidates, except Loewen, criticized Smith’s “dominion” game as unconstitutional, chaotic and harmful to Alberta’s business investment climate. APP is not a political party but an organization that started in January. Its leaders have toured the province giving lectures and barbecues promoting their vision of an independent Alberta republic. Toews’ original plans to participate in an event co-hosted by Rebel News were at odds with Jason Kenney’s earlier decision to part ways with Ezra Levant’s often incendiary and activist digital business, which the outgoing prime minister said that in 2017 it had taken an “alternatively right-wing editorial direction”. UCP cabinet ministers have largely avoided Rebel News, although Jean and Smith have recently been interviewed.

“I’m not surprised”

Lori Williams, an associate professor of political studies at Mount Royal University, says she’s not surprised that there are candidates walking away from this forum. “I’m not surprised that there are people who question whether they want to participate in this event because of the organizations involved in it. You’re definitely way outside the mainstream,” he said. However, he added, this could have been an opportunity for more moderate candidates to question Danielle Smith about her proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act. “But it might just flirt too much with the margin … and be more of a liability than a benefit,” Williams said. “I was honestly surprised that any of the candidates, other than Danielle Smith, Todd Loewen, and Brian Jean, would engage in this. This kind of falls into their traditional, somewhat more proper place on the spectrum.”

title: “Toews And Schulz Cancel Ucp Leadership Forum Co Hosted By Pro Independence Group Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-25” author: “Theresa Tuttle”

Toews’ campaign co-chairman told CBC News on Friday that Toews’ team did not realize what the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) was advocating, even though the front page of its website reads: “The path to freedom and prosperity is through of independence”. A representative for Schultz confirmed to CBC News that she will also commit to the debate after previously committing to attend. The advocacy group is scheduled to host a leadership forum with several of the top candidates on Aug. 25 in Edmonton, co-hosted by Rebel News, a right-wing media group. A poster for a dinner and forum hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project and Rebel News before Toews and Schulz announced they were retiring. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) Danielle Smith, Brian Jean and Todd Loewen are also billed as participants. All three confirmed on Friday that they are participating in the event. In a joint statement, Toews and Schulz said they will not attend because it is a fundraising event “in support of a third-party advocacy group that supports an independent Alberta.” They also expressed concern over a plan presented on APP’s website which they say would create a rival political party with constituency associations. “We hope that other candidates will reconsider their positions supporting secession,” Toews and Schulz added. In a statement, APP CEO Dennis Montry said the decision by Toews and Shulz not to participate is a sign that they “do not represent all of Alberta.” “Their unwillingness to engage in political dialogue sends a message to thousands of APP members and Albertans who follow our organization,” Montry wrote to CBC News. “Political dialogue is a sign of a progressive society and by not participating, it’s a clear indication that they don’t care about every Albertan. It also shows that they don’t want to answer tough questions.” Chris Warkentin, co-chairman of Toews’ leadership bid, says his campaign was disappointed to learn APP was using the event to raise funds for itself. It sells dinner tickets for $150 each and $350 VIP tickets that give candidates special access. Information about the group’s goals and ticket prices has been on the group’s website and social media since early August, but Warkentin says Toews’ organizers only became aware of it in the last few days. Warkentin takes responsibility. A post made Friday on the Alberta Prosperity Project Facebook page. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) “I didn’t do my due diligence on it,” said the campaign co-chair, a Conservative MP for northwestern Alberta. Backers had vouched for APP’s reliability, Warkentin says. “I should have done what normal people would do and Googled this group,” Warkentin said. Toews’ decision to pull out of the pro-independence group’s fundraiser comes one day after CBC News asked for his participation. Several hours later, Schultz informed the CBC that she too would withdraw from the debate. In an emailed statement Friday, Danielle Smith said she was “of course” still attending the event. “Why on earth would we marginalize this group and their thousands of supporters by leaving their forum? These are just regular, hard-working Albertans who are extremely frustrated with Ottawa. I think most Albertans understand that frustration. I certainly do.” , Smith wrote. “I will remind Travis that we need to go talk to these Albertans and convince them that Canada can still work if Alberta takes the lead in ensuring that our Constitution and our provincial rights are respected and I will explain to them how we plan to do that you do this’. He added that he hopes Toews will reconsider his decision not to attend.

Positions on independence

None of the UCP leadership candidates supports outright independence from Alberta, although several are taking positions that would change the province’s relationship with Canada. But Smith said her Day 1 priority as premier would be to push through a bill called the Alberta Sovereignty Act. It was supposed to allow the province to stop enforcing any federal laws it unilaterally determines are not in Alberta’s best interests or interfere with its jurisdiction. Zhan said he would broadly fight for Alberta’s “autonomy,” while other candidates, except Loewen, criticized Smith’s “dominion” game as unconstitutional, chaotic and harmful to Alberta’s business investment climate. APP is not a political party but an organization that started in January. Its leaders have toured the province giving lectures and barbecues promoting their vision of an independent Alberta republic. Toews’ original plans to participate in an event co-hosted by Rebel News were at odds with Jason Kenney’s earlier decision to part ways with Ezra Levant’s often incendiary and activist digital business, which the outgoing prime minister said that in 2017 it had taken an “alternatively right-wing editorial direction”. UCP cabinet ministers have largely avoided Rebel News, although Jean and Smith have recently been interviewed.

“I’m not surprised”

Lori Williams, an associate professor of political studies at Mount Royal University, says she’s not surprised that there are candidates walking away from this forum. “I’m not surprised that there are people who question whether they want to participate in this event because of the organizations involved in it. You’re definitely way outside the mainstream,” he said. However, he added, this could have been an opportunity for more moderate candidates to question Danielle Smith about her proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act. “But it might just flirt too much with the margin … and be more of a liability than a benefit,” Williams said. “I was honestly surprised that any of the candidates, other than Danielle Smith, Todd Loewen, and Brian Jean, would engage in this. This kind of falls into their traditional, somewhat more proper place on the spectrum.”

title: “Toews And Schulz Cancel Ucp Leadership Forum Co Hosted By Pro Independence Group Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-04” author: “Steven Aviles”

Toews’ campaign co-chairman told CBC News on Friday that Toews’ team did not realize what the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) was advocating, even though the front page of its website reads: “The path to freedom and prosperity is through of independence”. A representative for Schultz confirmed to CBC News that she will also commit to the debate after previously committing to attend. The advocacy group is scheduled to host a leadership forum with several of the top candidates on Aug. 25 in Edmonton, co-hosted by Rebel News, a right-wing media group. A poster for a dinner and forum hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project and Rebel News before Toews and Schulz announced they were retiring. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) Danielle Smith, Brian Jean and Todd Loewen are also billed as participants. All three confirmed on Friday that they are participating in the event. In a joint statement, Toews and Schulz said they will not attend because it is a fundraising event “in support of a third-party advocacy group that supports an independent Alberta.” They also expressed concern over a plan presented on APP’s website which they say would create a rival political party with constituency associations. “We hope that other candidates will reconsider their positions supporting secession,” Toews and Schulz added. In a statement, APP CEO Dennis Montry said the decision by Toews and Shulz not to participate is a sign that they “do not represent all of Alberta.” “Their unwillingness to engage in political dialogue sends a message to thousands of APP members and Albertans who follow our organization,” Montry wrote to CBC News. “Political dialogue is a sign of a progressive society and by not participating, it’s a clear indication that they don’t care about every Albertan. It also shows that they don’t want to answer tough questions.” Chris Warkentin, co-chairman of Toews’ leadership bid, says his campaign was disappointed to learn APP was using the event to raise funds for itself. It sells dinner tickets for $150 each and $350 VIP tickets that give candidates special access. Information about the group’s goals and ticket prices has been on the group’s website and social media since early August, but Warkentin says Toews’ organizers only became aware of it in the last few days. Warkentin takes responsibility. A post made Friday on the Alberta Prosperity Project Facebook page. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) “I didn’t do my due diligence on it,” said the campaign co-chair, a Conservative MP for northwestern Alberta. Backers had vouched for APP’s reliability, Warkentin says. “I should have done what normal people would do and Googled this group,” Warkentin said. Toews’ decision to pull out of the pro-independence group’s fundraiser comes one day after CBC News asked for his participation. Several hours later, Schultz informed the CBC that she too would withdraw from the debate. In an emailed statement Friday, Danielle Smith said she was “of course” still attending the event. “Why on earth would we marginalize this group and their thousands of supporters by leaving their forum? These are just regular, hard-working Albertans who are extremely frustrated with Ottawa. I think most Albertans understand that frustration. I certainly do.” , Smith wrote. “I will remind Travis that we need to go talk to these Albertans and convince them that Canada can still work if Alberta takes the lead in ensuring that our Constitution and our provincial rights are respected and I will explain to them how we plan to do that you do this’. He added that he hopes Toews will reconsider his decision not to attend.

Positions on independence

None of the UCP leadership candidates supports outright independence from Alberta, although several are taking positions that would change the province’s relationship with Canada. But Smith said her Day 1 priority as premier would be to push through a bill called the Alberta Sovereignty Act. It was supposed to allow the province to stop enforcing any federal laws it unilaterally determines are not in Alberta’s best interests or interfere with its jurisdiction. Zhan said he would broadly fight for Alberta’s “autonomy,” while other candidates, except Loewen, criticized Smith’s “dominion” game as unconstitutional, chaotic and harmful to Alberta’s business investment climate. APP is not a political party but an organization that started in January. Its leaders have toured the province giving lectures and barbecues promoting their vision of an independent Alberta republic. Toews’ original plans to participate in an event co-hosted by Rebel News were at odds with Jason Kenney’s earlier decision to part ways with Ezra Levant’s often incendiary and activist digital business, which the outgoing prime minister said that in 2017 it had taken an “alternatively right-wing editorial direction”. UCP cabinet ministers have largely avoided Rebel News, although Jean and Smith have recently been interviewed.

“I’m not surprised”

Lori Williams, an associate professor of political studies at Mount Royal University, says she’s not surprised that there are candidates walking away from this forum. “I’m not surprised that there are people who question whether they want to participate in this event because of the organizations involved in it. You’re definitely way outside the mainstream,” he said. However, he added, this could have been an opportunity for more moderate candidates to question Danielle Smith about her proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act. “But it might just flirt too much with the margin … and be more of a liability than a benefit,” Williams said. “I was honestly surprised that any of the candidates, other than Danielle Smith, Todd Loewen, and Brian Jean, would engage in this. This kind of falls into their traditional, somewhat more proper place on the spectrum.”

title: “Toews And Schulz Cancel Ucp Leadership Forum Co Hosted By Pro Independence Group Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Marsha Deguire”

Toews’ campaign co-chairman told CBC News on Friday that Toews’ team did not realize what the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) was advocating, even though the front page of its website reads: “The path to freedom and prosperity is through of independence”. A representative for Schultz confirmed to CBC News that she will also commit to the debate after previously committing to attend. The advocacy group is scheduled to host a leadership forum with several of the top candidates on Aug. 25 in Edmonton, co-hosted by Rebel News, a right-wing media group. A poster for a dinner and forum hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project and Rebel News before Toews and Schulz announced they were retiring. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) Danielle Smith, Brian Jean and Todd Loewen are also billed as participants. All three confirmed on Friday that they are participating in the event. In a joint statement, Toews and Schulz said they will not attend because it is a fundraising event “in support of a third-party advocacy group that supports an independent Alberta.” They also expressed concern over a plan presented on APP’s website which they say would create a rival political party with constituency associations. “We hope that other candidates will reconsider their positions supporting secession,” Toews and Schulz added. In a statement, APP CEO Dennis Montry said the decision by Toews and Shulz not to participate is a sign that they “do not represent all of Alberta.” “Their unwillingness to engage in political dialogue sends a message to thousands of APP members and Albertans who follow our organization,” Montry wrote to CBC News. “Political dialogue is a sign of a progressive society and by not participating, it’s a clear indication that they don’t care about every Albertan. It also shows that they don’t want to answer tough questions.” Chris Warkentin, co-chairman of Toews’ leadership bid, says his campaign was disappointed to learn APP was using the event to raise funds for itself. It sells dinner tickets for $150 each and $350 VIP tickets that give candidates special access. Information about the group’s goals and ticket prices has been on the group’s website and social media since early August, but Warkentin says Toews’ organizers only became aware of it in the last few days. Warkentin takes responsibility. A post made Friday on the Alberta Prosperity Project Facebook page. (Alberta Prosperity Project/Facebook) “I didn’t do my due diligence on it,” said the campaign co-chair, a Conservative MP for northwestern Alberta. Backers had vouched for APP’s reliability, Warkentin says. “I should have done what normal people would do and Googled this group,” Warkentin said. Toews’ decision to pull out of the pro-independence group’s fundraiser comes one day after CBC News asked for his participation. Several hours later, Schultz informed the CBC that she too would withdraw from the debate. In an emailed statement Friday, Danielle Smith said she was “of course” still attending the event. “Why on earth would we marginalize this group and their thousands of supporters by leaving their forum? These are just regular, hard-working Albertans who are extremely frustrated with Ottawa. I think most Albertans understand that frustration. I certainly do.” , Smith wrote. “I will remind Travis that we need to go talk to these Albertans and convince them that Canada can still work if Alberta takes the lead in ensuring that our Constitution and our provincial rights are respected and I will explain to them how we plan to do that you do this’. He added that he hopes Toews will reconsider his decision not to attend.

Positions on independence

None of the UCP leadership candidates supports outright independence from Alberta, although several are taking positions that would change the province’s relationship with Canada. But Smith said her Day 1 priority as premier would be to push through a bill called the Alberta Sovereignty Act. It was supposed to allow the province to stop enforcing any federal laws it unilaterally determines are not in Alberta’s best interests or interfere with its jurisdiction. Zhan said he would broadly fight for Alberta’s “autonomy,” while other candidates, except Loewen, criticized Smith’s “dominion” game as unconstitutional, chaotic and harmful to Alberta’s business investment climate. APP is not a political party but an organization that started in January. Its leaders have toured the province giving lectures and barbecues promoting their vision of an independent Alberta republic. Toews’ original plans to participate in an event co-hosted by Rebel News were at odds with Jason Kenney’s earlier decision to part ways with Ezra Levant’s often incendiary and activist digital business, which the outgoing prime minister said that in 2017 it had taken an “alternatively right-wing editorial direction”. UCP cabinet ministers have largely avoided Rebel News, although Jean and Smith have recently been interviewed.

“I’m not surprised”

Lori Williams, an associate professor of political studies at Mount Royal University, says she’s not surprised that there are candidates walking away from this forum. “I’m not surprised that there are people who question whether they want to participate in this event because of the organizations involved in it. You’re definitely way outside the mainstream,” he said. However, he added, this could have been an opportunity for more moderate candidates to question Danielle Smith about her proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act. “But it might just flirt too much with the margin … and be more of a liability than a benefit,” Williams said. “I was honestly surprised that any of the candidates, other than Danielle Smith, Todd Loewen, and Brian Jean, would engage in this. This kind of falls into their traditional, somewhat more proper place on the spectrum.”