2017 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election

The 2017 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election was held on March 18, 2017, in Calgary.

On May 11, 2015, the remaining nine members of the party's caucus elected Ric McIver as interim leader.

[9][10] Candidates must make financial disclosures of all pre and post-writ campaign activity, retroactive to June 30, 2016.

Candidates must “avoid causing harm or disrepute to the PCAA and its brand through any detrimental action or conduct, whether intentional or unintentional”.

All candidates will have to post a $20,000 performance bond — refundable if they comply with all the rules — in addition to the $30,000 non-refundable entrance fee.

[9][10] To be nominated, candidates are required to obtain signatures from 500 party members, 100 from each region (North, Central, South, Calgary, Edmonton).

[25] Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his endorsement of Kenney's campaign on July 9 at his final Stampede BBQ in Calgary Heritage and interim Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose announced her endorsement at the same event.

[39] Opposition Critic for Education, Human Services and Status of Women (2015–2016), MLA for Calgary-North West (2012–present), Minister of Family & Community Safety (2013–2014).