Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta

Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta is a provincial political party in Alberta, Canada, which was formed through the merger of Wexit Alberta and the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta in 2020. Paul Hinman is the parties interim leader.

For other Wildrose parties, see Wild Rose § Politics.

History

On April 27, 2020, Wexit Alberta and the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta announced plans to merge into the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta.[1][2] Members of those parties voted to approve the merger on June 29, 2020.[3][4] The parties needed to finalize a unification agreement before the new party could be registered with Elections Alberta.[5][6] The name was reserved with Elections Alberta.[6][7]

On July 17, the party announced that Paul Hinman would serve as its interim leader, until the party's founding convention and leadership contest.[8][9] On July 23, the party became officially registered with Elections Alberta.[10][11]

References
  1. Mertz, Emily (April 27, 2020). "FCP and Wexit members to vote on merging into Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta". Global News. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. Antoneshyn, Alex (April 27, 2020). "Union between Wexit, Freedom Conservative parties on the table". CTV News. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. Labby, Bryan (June 30, 2020). "Wexit Alberta and Freedom Conservative Party vote to merge as Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta". CBC News. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  4. French, Janet (July 2, 2020). "NDP wants United Conservative MLAs to reject idea of Alberta separation". CBC News. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  5. Naylor, Dave (June 29, 2020). "The 'Wildrose' is back: FCP & Wexit members vote to form new party". Western Standard. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  6. Seker, Fuat (June 29, 2020). "Une possible fusion des partis indépendantistes de l'Alberta". Ici Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  7. "Parties". Elections Alberta. 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  8. Gilligan, Melissa (July 17, 2020). "Paul Hinman named interim leader of Alberta's new Wildrose Independence Party". Global News. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  9. Morgan, Cory (July 17, 2020). "Paul Hinman is just the man the Wildrose Independence Party needs". Western Standard. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  10. Naylor, Dave (July 17, 2020). "WIP gets official status from Elections Alberta". Western Standard. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  11. "Parties". Elections Alberta. 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.

See also
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