The Wildrose Party was formed in January 2008 and has twenty two elected Members of the Legislature. The Party is currently the Official Opposition in the Province of Alberta lead by Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA Brian Jean. Wildrose advances competent, principled and conservative policies that will lower government spending, increase economic opportunities, empower communities and strengthen individual liberties and freedoms. The Party offices located in both Edmonton and Calgary provide support to the eighty seven Constituency Associations through out Alberta ensuring a strong connection to it grassroots movement.