United Conservative Party members are gathering in Red Deer this weekend for a critical policy convention aimed at setting the direction for what delegates hope will be Alberta's next government. About 2,200 have registered for the three-day event in Red Deer featuring speeches from former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall, federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and former federal Conservative interim leader and cabinet minister Rona Ambrose. A key question is how the membership will lean on social issues, such as abortion, LGBTQ rights and education, or if they adopt socially conservative policies to appease a vocal and organized portion of their membership. A party source told CBC this policy is at the very bottom of the list and may not end up being debated. Kenney said party policies won't necessarily become part of the party's election platform, although they will provide guidance.

Source: CBC News May 04, 2018 13:30 UTC