Jeneroux told delegates that, unlike the past when Alberta had two provincial conservative parties to choose from, the merged UCP made things simpler. That includes the federal Conservative Party and the two provincial conservative parties, the Wildrose and Progressive Conservatives, all working together for a common purpose to win provincial and federal elections in 2019. Saying they were concerned about the response Eggen would receive from delegates, UCP convention organizers had advised Eggen speak to reporters outside the convention venue. "And really, I hold the pen on the platform," Kenney told reporters. "We are rooting for you like you have no idea," said federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer during his Friday night speech.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2018 19:30 UTC