EDMONTON: Brian Jean’s first week as candidate for leader of the United Conservative party came with a long list of endorsements from MLAs and business leaders.

The list of MLA endorsements include (video available here):

• Angela Pitt, UCP MLA Airdrie

• Leela Sharon Aheer, UCP MLA Chestermere-Rocky View

• Ron Orr, UCP MLA Lacombe-Ponoka

• Glenn van Dijken, UCP MLA Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock

• Don MacIntyre, UCP MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake

• Tany Yao, UCP MLA Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo

• Todd Loewen, UCP MLA Grande Prairie-Smoky

The endorsements came before bold new policy announcements to build a new Alberta Advantage and improve democracy and freedom.

“Our campaign will continue to be here for Albertans. I am humbled by the support I’ve received to date and look forward to making more announcements in the weeks ahead,” Jean said. “We will build a new Alberta Advantage, fight for Albertans, put parents back in charge of their children’s education and fix a broken health care system.”

Jean also received endorsements from business and community leaders across southern Alberta, including:

• Stan Grad

• Bill Sembo

• Rick Doman

• Hal Kvisle

• Larry Konschuk