The Wildrose-PC Unity Discussion Group has issued a joint statement on the progress of talks towards a deal to bring the parties together.

The statement says the discussions have been very productive.
 
Members of the group include Livingstone Macleod MLA Pat Stier.
 
The statement says "While progress has been made, there still remains much to discuss."

They expect to be able to report back to members of both parties in the weeks to come.

Any merger plan would have to be approved by the membership of both parties.