US EditionCarney announces August byelection in Alberta riding where Poilievre seeking seat
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the August 18 byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, paving the way for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's return to Parliament.
- Damien Kurek signalled his resignation last month to enable Poilievre's run, then waited 30 days after Gazette posting before stepping down.
- Poilievre, elected seven times since 2004, and Kurek, with over 70% vote share since 2019, underscore the riding's seat safety.
- Without a House of Commons seat, Poilievre cannot serve as Opposition leader, prompting the Conservative caucus to appoint former leader Andrew Scheer temporarily.
- Poilievre faces a party leadership review in January, with the Conservative Party constitution requiring members to vote on his leadership if he does not resign, highlighting internal party pressure.
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, defeated in the last election, will attempt to be elected in this Alberta riding.
·Montreal, Canada
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Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his return to the House of Commons — but the rural Alberta riding he's hoping to win in an August byelection could also be dangerous territory for the Conservative leader.
·Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will try to get elected after losing his seat in the April elections.
·Montreal, Canada
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