Rachel Notley Naheed Nenshi An Alberta New Democratic Party leadership election was held on June 22, 2024, due to leader Rachel Notley's announcement on January 16, 2024, that she would be resigning as leader of the New Democratic Party of Alberta, after a decade in the position, as soon as her successor is chosen.
[5] To qualify to be on the ballot a candidate must: be approved by the Leadership Race Approvals Committee, complete a registration and disclosure form along with a $1,500 research fee, submit three separate registrations fees by their respective deadlines (see Timeline), and submit the signatures of a minimum of 50 nominators who are members in good standing.
[21][22] Policies Calahoo Stonehouse has proposed environmental policies including an "Albertans Right to Water Act," creating a council of youth and elders to advise on rights of nature, and investing in water technologies centre at the University of Lethbridge.
[26] Calahoo Stonehouse's education policy includes curriculum reform including implementing history of Treaties and the Residential School system, stopping the scheduling of exams on significant days of observance, improving resources and funding for school boards, and ending the historic rates of dealth of children in the care of Alberta Children's Services.
[27] Calahoo Stonehouse also committed to labour rights, opposing undermining collective agreements, and repealing the Restoring Balance in Alberta's Workplaces Act, 2020.
[32][49][50][51] Before entering politics, Nenshi taught non-profit management in the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University and wrote a regular municipal affairs column for the Calgary Herald.
[74] The first focused on energy transition through Lougheed-inspired industrial policy and made reference to the Alberta Federation of Labour's Skate to Where the Puck is Going report.
[77] The third focused on affordability by, among other things, introducing rent controls, public auto insurance, and an excess profit penalty.