US EditionConservative MP gives up seat for Pierre Poilievre to run in byelection
- A Conservative MP plans to vacate their seat so party leader Pierre Poilievre can run in a byelection after losing his Carleton seat in the recent federal election.
- Poilievre must hold a seat in the House of Commons to serve as Leader of the Official Opposition under parliamentary rules, though it is unclear which MP will resign.
- The Official Opposition leader receives special privileges including question period priority and residence at Stornoway, raising questions about Poilievre's future access to these benefits.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to call a byelection quickly, stating no delays or games would occur, but Poilievre has not confirmed if he will actively seek the seat.
- Parliament will resume May 26, and Poilievre’s entry to the House depends on the timely resignation of a Conservative MP and the subsequent byelection outcome.
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Alberta MP Damien Kurek to resign, paving way for Poilievre by-election bid
Source: FacebookConservative Damien Kurek announced he will step down as MP for Battle River–Crowfoot to allow party leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a by-election following a narrow and controversial loss in his own Carleton riding.Kurek was re-elected with nearly 80 per cent of the vote.“It has been a tremendous honour to serve the good people of Battle River–Crowfoot as their Member of Parliament since 2019,” Kurek said in a statement on Fri…
ThePatriotLight - Alberta Tory MP Stepping Down to Let Poilievre Run in Riding
ThePatriotLight - Conservative MP Damien Kurek says he will renounce his seat in the House of Commons to allow Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre to compete in a byelection.Poilievre, who had held the Carleton riding since 2004, lost it to Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy in the April 28 federal election.Kurek was re-elected in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot this week in a landslide. He won more than 53,000 votes, with the second place Libe…
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