Kenney made the remarks during a news conference following the virtual Western Premiers Conference on Tuesday. "I've never supported a proposed ban," Kenney said. Kenney is facing new questions about his record in light of recent comments by Tim Uppal, the Conservative MP for Edmonton-Mill Woods. Despite his denial on Tuesday, Kenney continued to take responsibility for and defend the policy as recently as 2015, when the ban was struck down in court. The premier was not in Tuesday's question period to take Opposition questions on the issue.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2021 23:15 UTC