US EditionCarney announces August byelection in Alberta riding where Poilievre seeking seat
BATTLE RIVER-CROWFOOT, ALBERTA, JUN 30 – Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will run in a safe Alberta riding where the party holds over 80% support, aiming to return to Parliament after losing his seat in April.
- 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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Poilievre to return soon in Alberta by-election
Source: InstagramAuthor: Walid TamtamPrime Minister Mark Carney has called a by-election in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot for August 18, 2025, opening the door for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to return to the House of Commons after losing his Ottawa-area seat in April’s general election.The by-election was triggered by the resignation of longtime Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who announced on May 2 that he would step down …
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, defeated in the last election, will attempt to be elected in this Alberta riding.
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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.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will try to get elected after losing his seat in the April elections.
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