Canadian Legislative Assembly
The 31st Alberta Legislative Assembly was constituted after the general election on 29 May 2023 . The United Conservative Party (UCP), led by incumbent Premier Danielle Smith , won a majority of seats (49) and formed the government. The New Democrats , led by former Premier Rachel Notley , won the second most seats (38) and formed the official opposition.
First session
The first session began on 20 June 2023. Jennifer Johnson , who had appeared on the election ballot as a UCP candidate but was disavowed by the party during the campaign after making comments comparing transgender children to faeces, was seated as an independent on the Opposition side. After election of officers of the assembly, including Nathan Cooper 's re-election as speaker, the assembly adjourned for the summer.[ 1]
The session resumed on 30 October with the speech from the throne . Among the bills passed over the ensuing months was an amendment to the Election Act, changing the fixed election date to the third Monday in October instead of the last Monday in May – this bill passed the assembly on 28 May 2024 and received royal assent on 30 May. The assembly adjourned for the summer on 29 May.
On 22 June, Naheed Nenshi was elected leader of the Alberta NDP , and as a result, Rachel Notley resigned on 24 June as leader of the Opposition. Because Nenshi did not have a seat in the assembly, he designated Christina Gray to be Opposition leader.
On 1 July, Shannon Phillips resigned as MLA for Lethbridge-West .[ 2] Rob Miyashiro of the NDP was elected on December 18 in the resulting byelection.[ 3]
On 9 October, Johnson returned to the UCP caucus.[ 4]
On 30 December, Notley resigned as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona.[ 5]
Members of the 31st Legislative Assembly
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Seating plan
Party leaders are italicized. Bold indicates cabinet minister. [ 7]
By-elections
Officeholders
Presiding officers
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References
^ " . Edmonton . 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2024-09-13 .^ Markusoff, Jason (Jun 10, 2024). "Shannon Phillips targeted climate and parks action. Then she got targeted. The NDPer is now leaving office" . ^ "Lethbridge-West byelection results: NDP claim victory, Rob Miyashiro to become MLA" . CBC News . Retrieved December 20, 2024 .^ Bellefontaine, Michelle (2024-10-09). "Alberta MLA who compared transgender children to feces in food welcomed into UCP caucus" . CBC News . Retrieved 2024-10-10 . ^ Snowdon, Wallis (Dec 12, 2024). "Former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley to resign as MLA" . CBC News . Retrieved 2025-01-01 . ^ "Members of the Legislative Assembly" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ "Chamber Seating Plan" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2024-03-11 .^ "Honourable Nathan Cooper" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ "Ms Angela Pitt" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ "Mr. Glenn van Dijken" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ "Premier Smith appoints new Alberta cabinet with many familiar faces in different portfolios" . Edmonton . 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ "Honourable Dan Williams, ECA" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ "Mr. Tany Yao" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2023-11-06 .^ Herald (July 20, 2021). "Neudorf takes on challenge as UCP caucus chair" . Lethbridge Herald . Retrieved 2023-11-06 . ^ Heidenreich, Phil (June 27, 2023). "NDP announces shadow cabinet for largest Official Opposition in Alberta history" . Global News . Retrieved 2023-11-06 . ^ Bellefontaine, Michelle (May 13, 2019). " . CBC News . Retrieved 2023-11-06 . ^ @shoffmanAB (January 28, 2024). "Following today's Alberta NDP meeting to finalize our leadership contest, I have resigned my positions as Deputy Leader, Assistant Whip, and Municipal Affairs Critic for Edmonton and Calgary, effective immediately. I am filled with hope and optimism for the future of our party!" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ Staff, rdnewsNOW. "Alberta NDP announces changes to caucus leadership team and critic roles" . EverythingGP . Retrieved 2024-03-12 . ^ "Alberta NDP announce interim changes to caucus" . Lethbridge News Now . Retrieved 2024-03-12 .^ "Member Information" . www.assembly.ab.ca . Retrieved 2024-03-12 .^ Dryden, Joel (June 24, 2024). "New Alberta NDP leader Nenshi outlines priorities as party names Opposition leader" . CBC News . Retrieved 2024-06-24 . ^ Black, Matthew (11 September 2024). "Alberta NDP unveils smaller shadow cabinet, new advisory team including Rachel Notley" . Edmonton Journal . Retrieved 1 November 2024 . ^ Media, Pattison. "Alberta NDP Caucus shares leadership team and shadow minister shuffling" . Lethbridge News Now . Retrieved 2024-11-01 . ^ "Your MLAs" . www.albertandpcaucus.ca . Retrieved 2024-11-01 .
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