Jason Kenney
Canadian politics in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries saw considerable realignment on the right, with provincial and federal conservative movements reshaping themselves through mergers, new coalitions, and shifting bases of support. Jason Kenney, born on May 30, 1968, in Oakville, is a Canadian politician who moved through both federal and provincial arenas during this period of change.
Kenney was educated at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame and St. Michael's University School before working as an executive director earlier in his career. He later entered federal politics, serving in various cabinet posts under Prime Minister Stephen Harper between 2006 and 2015. After moving to provincial politics in Alberta, he served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Lougheed from 2017 to 2022. He was the last leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party before that party merged with the Wildrose Party to form the United Conservative Party. He then led the UCP from 2017 until 2022, and served as the 18th Premier of Alberta from 2019 to 2022.
Over the course of his career, Kenney received several honors. These included the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Tryzub Award. He also received Ukraine's Order of Merit in both its 2nd and 3rd class designations, recognition that points to his engagement with Ukrainian-Canadian and international affairs during his time in federal and provincial politics.
Quotes by Jason Kenney
Each year, members of Canada’s Ukrainian community, Parliamentarians and others commemorate the Holodomor at gatherings across the country. In doing so, we honour the memory of those who perished and the legacy of those who survived, including many who found refuge in Canada. It is by remembering the tragedies and atrocities of the past that we can equip ourselves to prevent them from happening again. That is why this national tour, which will reach Canadians of all ages and backgrounds, is an important initiative
Many, many times I would shake my head in dismay at the goings-on in the House of Commons, but that never caused me to lose my fundamental faith in the values of our parliamentary institutions.
I thought very seriously having something more like a normal life where I might have my weekends and evenings off, and be able to read and have a more robust personal life.
Rural Alberta is a lot less homogeneous than it used to be, partly because of my immigration policies.
I do believe there is absolutely space for legitimate debate in a liberal democracy about immigration selection, screening and integration.
For members who have only ever been in government, the negativity and aggressiveness of the opposition is easy to caricature.
It's easier for opposition members to condemn the government at the drop of a hat if they don't understand.
