By The Canadian Press

Kenney trying to steer clear of the divisive issue of abortion

May 9, 2018 | 8:19 AM

EDMONTON – Alberta United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney is trying to steer clear of the divisive issue of abortion despite the wishes of some of his supporters.

At the party’s weekend convention, members voted 74 per cent in favour of a resolution that would require parents to be notified before any invasive medical procedure is performed on a minor.

An anti-abortion group spoke in favour of the non-binding motion and urged delegates to adopt it.

But Kenney says he has been clear that we won’t bring forward any legislative measures on abortion.

Premier Rachel Notley says the resolution, along with the refusal of Kenney’s caucus to debate or vote on a bill that would create safe zones around abortion clinics, exhibits a disturbing pattern.

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Kenney has made it clear that while members can vote for policies, the party must craft a platform that can win the provincial election next spring.

He says it is not his intention to get into any contentious social issues.

(The Canadian Press)