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 party’s interim leader.

For other Wildrose parties, see Wild Rose#Politics.
Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta
Active provincial party
LeaderPaul Hinman (interim)
PresidentRick Northrey
FoundedJune 29, 2020
Merger of
Ideology
Political positionRight-wing
ColoursAlberta blue, Alberta red, Alberta green
Slogan"Our Freedom Cannot Wait!"
Seats in Legislature
0 / 87
Website
Official website

History

The Wexit movement gained traction in October 2019, shortly after the 2019 Canadian federal election, when the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was re-elected to form government.[5][6] In August 2019, Wexit Alberta held several meetings including a small summer meeting in Calgary’s beltline.[7] A few months later another meeting in Calgary drew about 1700 attendees.[8]

On January 11, 2020, a Wexit rally was held at the Alberta legislature grounds with the goal of collecting the 8,400 signatures required for official party status.[9]

Wexit reserved the name "Wexit Alberta" with Elections Alberta for use by a provincial party.[10] According to its constitution, Wexit Alberta's plans included abolishing the provincial branch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the establishment of an "Alberta National Police" and a "Provincial Sheriff Program". It also called for the adoption of a currency to replace the Canadian dollar.[11][12][13]

On April 27, 2020, Wexit Alberta and the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta announced plans to merge into the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta.[14][15] Members of those parties voted to approve the merger on June 29, 2020.[16][17] The parties needed to finalize a unification agreement before the new party could be registered with Elections Alberta.[18][19] The name was reserved with Elections Alberta.[19][20] On July 23, 2020, the party was officially registered with Elections Alberta.[21][22]

On July 17, 2020, the party announced that Paul Hinman would serve as its interim leader, until the party's founding convention and leadership contest.[23][24] Hinman has confirmed his intention to run in the first leadership contest.[25] In October 2020, the People's Party of Alberta dissolved and its board members committed support WIPA.[26]

References
  1. "Wexit The Plan" (PDF). Wexit Canada. Wexit Canada. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  2. Dryden, Joel (January 11, 2020). "Wexit party granted eligibility for next federal election". CBC News. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  3. "'We're looking for our own country': Wexit supporters brave cold in Edmonton for referendum protest Saturday". Global News. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  4. "Wexit and the Alternative Right (as of December 2, 2019)". Active History. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. Macvicar, Adam (January 10, 2020). "Wexit political party can now run candidates in Canadian federal elections". Global News. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  6. Bogart, Nicole (October 22, 2019). "Wexit: How a political divide in Western Canada is driving calls for separation". CTV News. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  7. "New Alberta separation group meets in Calgary: 'It's time to take control'". Global News. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  8. Johnston, Matthew (2019-11-17). "Calgary Wexit rally draws 1,700". The Western Standard. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  9. Yousif, Nadine (February 11, 2020). "'Alberta has been cheated': Wexit supporters on what drives them". Maclean's. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  10. "Wexit Alberta". Wexit Alberta. Wexit Alberta. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  11. "Wexit Alberta Constitution". Wexit Alberta. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  12. "Wexit Alberta Platform". Wexit Alberta. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  13. Levinson-King, Robin (October 11, 2019). "Wexit: Why some Albertans want to separate from Canada". BBC News. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  14. 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.
  15. Antoneshyn, Alex (April 27, 2020). "Union between Wexit, Freedom Conservative parties on the table". CTV News. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  16. 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.
  17. French, Janet (July 2, 2020). "NDP wants United Conservative MLAs to reject idea of Alberta separation". CBC News. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  18. Naylor, Dave (June 29, 2020). "The 'Wildrose' is back: FCP & Wexit members vote to form new party". Western Standard. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  19. Seker, Fuat (June 29, 2020). "Une possible fusion des partis indépendantistes de l'Alberta". Ici Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  20. "Parties". Elections Alberta. 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  21. Naylor, Dave (July 17, 2020). "WIP gets official status from Elections Alberta". Western Standard. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  22. "Parties". Elections Alberta. 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  23. Gilligan, Melissa (July 17, 2020). "Paul Hinman named interim leader of Alberta's new Wildrose Independence Party". Global News. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  24. Morgan, Cory (July 17, 2020). "Paul Hinman is just the man the Wildrose Independence Party needs". Western Standard. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  25. Naylor, Dave (2020-12-28). "Alberta's first Wildrose leader to seek top spot in the new Wildrose party". The Western Standard. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  26. Eliasson, Niklas (2020-10-02). "The People's Party of Alberta (PPA) board dissolves to join Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta". The Buffalo Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-15.

See also
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