"Small-c Conservatives? Most of the individuals involved in this new merger are rabid anti-abortionists, corporatists, anti-gay activists and hard right extremists. I would hardly call this a small-c conservative party. If they ever formed a government in Alberta, they would make Donald Trump seem like a flower toting hippie! 

Many religious and social conservatives bought memberships in both parties so they could ensure this "United Conservative Party" becomes a reality. If they ever get into power, we can say good by to Human Rights, social support services and adequate funding for roads, schools and hospitals. Only the very wealthy and privileged will be able to thrive under this party's direction.