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Alberta NDP members vote for option to opt out of federal party

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Alberta NDP members vote for option to opt out of federal support
An historic moment today at the Alberta NDP convention, as members cast votes on a pivotal issue that could reshape the party's relationship with the federal NDP. Jaclyn Kucey explains – May 3, 2025

Naheed Nenshi secured a strong mandate Friday as Alberta NDP members handed him a 90 per cent margin in a leadership confidence vote during the party’s 2025 convention in Edmonton.

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Roughly 1,500 members and guests were on hand for the vote at the Edmonton Convention Centre but the spotlight wasn’t only on leadership. The bigger question: How closely should Alberta’s NDP remain tied to its federal counterpart?

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