Jason served in several cabinet posts from 2006 to 2015 under Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He came under criticism in 2021 for handling the COVID-19 pandemic from the general public as well as the UCP members.
What Did Jason Kenney Say Today? Racist Comment On Bat Soup Revealed
Jason Kenney made a comment about bat soup during an interview with Rick Bell of Postmedia. He addressed the COVID-19 variant uncertainty and mentioned Wuhan, China, where the first case of the virus was found.
Kenney said nobody knows what the next variant is going to come and what the next bat soup thing is out of Wuhan. The interview started getting criticism immediately on his comments, reports CTV News.
Several people reacted to the premier’s comments, and the opposition leader Rachel Notley demanded an immediate apology. Jason was being irresponsible with the use of anti-Asian racist tropes.
Andrew Phung, the actor, and comedian also called him out on the racist comments. He said that the premier failed the people of Alberta.
Kenney has not personally made any comments after the criticism, however, his acting press secretary, Harrison Fleming, called it ridiculous to suggest that the widely reported scientific theories are racist.
Meet Jason Kenney Wife And Family
Jason Kenny does not have a wife as he has never been married. He does not have any children.
He grew up in Oakville, Ontario, and Wilcox, Saskatchewan, with his family and parents, Robert Martin Kenny and Lynee Tunbridge. His father, Robert, taught at Appleby College. His grandfather, Mart Kenney, was a jazz musician and big band leader.
Jason is of Irish heritage from his dad’s side, and he is bilingual.
Currently, Kenny lives with his mother in Alberta, reports Maclean’s.
What Is Jason Kenney Net Worth?
Jason Kenny’s net worth might be in the millions, as he is one of the most successful politicians in Canada.
In 2012, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.
Kenny’s views and opinions have always stayed socially conservative as he is against same-sex marriage, and he voted in favor of abortion restrictions. His ill response to the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a leadership review scheduled for April 2022.