CALGARY, AB: The Alberta Independence Party (AIP) will hold elections for a new Board of Directors on December 7th, with its current President, Todd Beasley seeking a mandate from its members to open talks with the Freedom Conservative Party (FCP) on a potential merger..The AIP has faced considerable internal turmoil since the summer in struggles over leadership and direction..Beasley said that the vote is meant to put that division to rest with a new Board committed to a clear direction..“95 per cent of independence supporters want unification,” said Beasley. “It’s the right thing to do. Now is the time. Let’s get it over with.”.Former FCP Chief and Staff and Party President Stephen Burry said members of his party are open to talks..“It’s a breath of fresh air. A lot of our members want us to unite the sovereigntist parties into a single force.”
