Thread by @BrittGervaisAB

At the UCP AGM waiting for Premier Jason Kenney a keynote speech to kick off today, starting a few minutes later than 11:30. #UCPAGM #yyc

Almost 30 minutes later, looks like we're ready to get started. UCP Calgary director of the board Cythnia Moore up at the podium now. Not seeing a ton of people wearing pins today.

Premier Kenney takes the stage with standing applause from membership. #yyc

"We have sought to lead through COVID by trial and error, often faced with only bad choices ... we have made mistakes in the process. And as Premier, I must take responsibility for that," Kenney said.

Kenney said he knows some members are "angry with me at our government for having introduced public health restrictions at various times. I get it."

Kenney said there was a time when Alberta was days away from bringing in triage protocols. "I said at the time, I don't care what the political consequences are I cannot and do not let that happen. We cannot and will not let that happen." Standing applause. #UCPAGM

Kenney now going through a highlight reel of initiatives, talking about reducing red tape, petrochemical investments, and economic recovery. "Alberta now is leading Canada and economic growth by a country mile."

Kenney talking about the U.S. President cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline now, with a 'boo' coming from the crowd. "President Biden, we have a message for you. If you don't have enough oil, we Albertans are happy to help out." #ableg

Noting some recent investments in hydrogen, Kenney says he believes that "between now and 2030, Alberta will established itself as the center of a multi-trillion dollar future hydrogen economy."

Kenney said the party stopped the NDP's school curriculum with their own. "We are now presenting Albertans with a thoughtful and balanced curriculum to prepare young people with the skills ... and a balanced view of Canadian identity and history of civic literacy." #abed #yyc

Kenney says party spent $3 billion more in the healthcare system to cope with COVID and another billion in baseline support. Says he believes by the next election surgical wait times will be brought down to "clinically acceptable standards."

Kenney says he welcomes the leadership vote next spring, but asks the party to resolve internal differences internally. "The public wants to see parties, or any government focused not on internal party business, but on the public's priorities." #ableg #yyc #UCPAGM

"I believe that we will move forward in the renewal of this province as a great land of hope, opportunity and prosperity for decades to come," Kenney said, closing off his speech. He's walking off the stage to 'I Won't Back Down' by Tom Petty. #UCPAGM #yyc

Getting back to policy resolution debate now after lunch. Point of order was made that members holding up two vote cards will not be counted twice. #UCPAGM