Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won’t be called until Albertans have more time for politics.
She says it’s not top of mind for many in the middle of summer, but that an announcement will be made in the coming weeks.
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Residents in Calgary-Shaw riding have been without a representative in the legislature for about two months after former United Conservative cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.
Both Smith’s UCP and the Opposition NDP have named candidates for the riding.
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says one way to get Albertans attention is to call an election.
He says Smith is waiting to call the byelection because she’s afraid her party’s candidate would lose.
Les is the liar that said Inky Marks is from the green party.
LOL. A Green hiding hundreds of rifles eh Les?
Marks is a redneck Con
LOL in the meantime, we have referendums that are a waste of taxes from her.
Makes sense to wait until fall. Teachers which are the major NDP supporters are in the Carribean for the summer months. Other government union workers are taking their 8 week holidays. Having an election during the summer would sway the election towards the UCP.
Yes like all announcements made on late Fridays.
What scam this breed of people are.
that is one of the most bizarre reasons for not calling a by-election i have ever heard.
Call the byelection, voter turnout has not been higher than 61% the last 3 elections. Enough with the games.
“He says Smith is waiting to call the byelection because she’s afraid her party’s candidate would lose.”
Yeah, because like she said, most conservatives are on vacation. The unemployable NDP voters are not. I think they’re lining up for the $100 rebate.