Wildrose caucus to meet to talk about merging with Conservatives: sources

Posted Dec 15, 2014 9:08 pm.

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Sources have told The Canadian Press that Alberta’s opposition Wildrose caucus is expected to meet Tuesday to discuss merging with Premier Jim Prentice’s Progressive Conservatives.

One source says if merger talks fail, there may be four or more defections to the Tory team.

The sources spoke on condition of anonymity.

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith and house leader Rob Anderson could not be reached for comment late Monday.

Earlier Monday, Prentice was asked by reporters if he knew of any impending Wildrose floor crossings.

He said there are “always discussions amongst people” that he is not a part of.

(The Canadian Press)<

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