Calgary-Shaw voters will participate in a provincial byelection on Monday after former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat in May. Five candidates are competing, including Mike Derry from Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party and Kyle Campbell from the NDP. The election focuses on issues such as affordability, education, health care, and government transparency. Polls will open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
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On Monday, voters in Calgary-Shaw will participate in a byelection for the provincial legislature seat following the resignation of former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz in May. Five candidates are running: Mike Derry from Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party and Kyle Campbell representing Naheed Nenshi’s NDP, along with independent candidate Rolly Ashdown, teacher Kyle Joseph (Progressive Tory), and lawyer John Roggeveen (Liberal). The election takes place amid provincial discussions about a potential referendum on Oct. 19 regarding Canada's unity or another vote to potentially quit the country.
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Voters in Calgary head to the polls Monday in a provincial byelection.
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A longtime Tory stronghold, the riding of Calgary-Shaw has been without a legislature member since May, when former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.
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Five candidates are in the running, including Mike Derry for Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party and Kyle Campbell for Naheed Nenshi’s NDP.
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Derry’s campaign has focused on affordability, education, health care and government transparency, while Campbell has made promises on health care.
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Other candidates include teacher Kyle Joseph for the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta, lawyer John Roggeveen for the Liberal Party of Alberta, and Independent candidate Rolly Ashdown.
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Quebec election leaders’ debates approach as campaigns wrap up 3rd week
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The election comes as the province prepares to vote Oct. 19 on whether to stay in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on quitting the country.
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Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
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