MLA Doug Schweitzer has resigned..In a tweet on Friday, Schweitzer announced he has provided Premier Jason Kenney with his resignation from cabinet .He also said he will continue to serve as MLA until the end of the month or another date established closer to that time..“It was an honour to serve alongside the premier and my colleagues. I believe that people will look back at the last six to 12 months as the economic turning point for Alberta,” Schweitzer said..Kenney thanked Schweitzer for his service and said the jobs minister played an “important role” in the creation of the United Conservative Party..“His contributions to Alberta’s government have helped set Alberta back on the path of economic growth and prosperity,” Kenney said..Samir Kayande, NDP candidate for Calgary-Elbow, made the following statement in response to Doug Schweitzer announcing his imminent resignation as MLA.“I want to thank Doug Schweitzer for his service to the people of Calgary-Elbow, and the people of Alberta. I wish him and his family the best in the next chapter of their lives," Kayande said..“I am excited for the opportunity to run in a byelection or general election, and to offer the people of Calgary-Elbow the chance to send a message to this failed UCP government.".“Calgarians, and all Albertans, need a government that will keep more money in their pocket through this cost-of-living crisis, repair the UCP’s damage to public healthcare, and create good-paying jobs. I’m looking forward to being part of a Rachel Notley government that does exactly that," Kayande said.
