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Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14

Residents in Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislature representative since May, when former United Conservative Party cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.

Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an announcement about a provincial byelection in the riding of Calgary-Shaw will be made in the coming weeks.

Vote on Leaving Canada Is a Gamble for Alberta's Leader

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has paved the way for an Oct. 19 referendum on whether the province should stay in Canada or have a second, binding referendum on independence.

Conservative MP Dane Lloyd named party’s Alberta ‘referendum lead’

Albertans will vote this October on whether to hold a future referendum on separation from Canada, with Lloyd expected to work to listen to Albertans and address their concerns.

Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-Strathcona

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.

Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots

Applications for mail-in ballots close Oct. 9, and voters have until Oct. 16 to return the envelopes by mail, with photocopies of their identification.

Deadline moved up as demand surges for Alberta referendum mail-in ballots

Elections Alberta says interest is so high that it's moving up the deadline to apply for mail-in ballots by two weeks, with the new cut off set for Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 9.

Provincial By-elections Called in Scarborough Southwest, York—Simcoe and Hamilton East—Stoney Creek

Elections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots

As of Aug. 31, Elections Alberta says around 225,000 people have applied for the ballot. In the 2023 provincial election, that number was 59,589.

Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum

Elections Alberta's website says those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.

B.C. Conservative leader faces pivotal test in Abbotsford–Mission byelection

Race won't be a picnic for Kerry Lynne-Findlay, says one analyst, as both NDP and CentreBC try to prevent her entering legislature

Abbotsford-Mission byelection called as Kerry-Lynne Findlay looks to brace B.C. Conservative leadership

The B.C. Conservative Party leader will be running in the district where party whip Reann Gasper stepped aside for her.

Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation

Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.

Advance voting in 3 federal byelections starts Friday. Here’s how to vote

Two federal byelections were held in Toronto-area ridings and one Montreal-area riding on April 13, which allowed Prime Minister Mark Carney to achieve a majority government.

Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears

Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.

Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum

The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.

Byelection called as B.C. Conservative leader faces questions over leaked audio

B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay currently does not hold a seat in the legislature. The byelection is set for Sept. 26.

Candidates for Abbotsford-Mission byelection locked in

Five candidates, including the currently riding-less leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, are on the ballot

Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze

Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

Alberta independence petition exceeds signatures needed to proceed

Elections Alberta verified that 223,000 citizens have signed a petition to hold a vote on separation from Canada, but a legal challenge is pending.

Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-US trade war

Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on leaving Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbors.

Voters go to polls in northern Manitoba byelection in The Pas-Kameesak

There are four candidates running for the seat, including Jennifer Flett for the NDP, Edna Nabess for the Progressive Conservatives and Dan Quesnel for the Manitoba Liberal Party.

As Alberta Votes on Independence, Will Trump Back Separation?

With voters gearing up for an October referendum, the U.S. response could prove crucial to any push for independence The post As Alberta Votes on Independence, Will Trump Back Sepa...

Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum

The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.