The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan is on the hunt for a new leader after Rick Swenson announced his plans to step down on Saturday.
Swenson made the announcement at the party’s annual general meeting in Moose Jaw.
"I have been Leader of the PC Party of Saskatchewan for more than 10 years and have decided it is time for me to step down and let new leadership take the PC Party to the next level,” Swenson said in a media release. “The political landscape of Saskatchewan is changing on a daily basis and with new leadership occurring with most or all of Saskatchewan's other political parties, it is imperative that the PC Party be part of this political renewal.”
Swenson took over as leader of the PC Party in 2006. He said he will continue to support the party, but it will be in a different role.
The PC Party will need to hold a leadership convention before the next Saskatchewan provincial election.
