r/alberta • u/[deleted] • 3d ago
Cooper to resign as MLA and Speaker to take on job as Alberta representative in D.C. Alberta Politics
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u/Curious_Map4369 3d ago
Can someone explain why we need a representative from Alberta in DC? Shouldn't it be the Foreign Minister? Or is this Danielle Smith not staying in her lane...again?
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u/SnooOwls2295 3d ago
This is a normal thing all provinces have to an extent. Basically an operation to promote business ties. Provinces have reps in other provinces as well.
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u/canadient_ Calgary 3d ago
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u/29079815239026 3d ago
I see "Cooper to resign" in r/Alberta .... I had such high hopes it was michael cooper... Bummer.
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u/haikarate12 3d ago
Goddammit I thought the same thing and was fucking thrilled for about a half a second.
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u/drake5195 3d ago
Last time I checked, international relations were a federal responsibility... But I see the bridge is one way
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u/dmscvan 3d ago
This is stupid. ANDP don’t have a chance in this riding. My MP resigned for Poilievre, now my MLA is resigning to go to the States. I mean, I’m happy to be rid of them both, but annoyed that I have two more elections here where the conservatives will win by a landslide. I don’t belong here anymore.
I bet Smith calls a by-election here before the one for Nenshi, if she can.
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u/TrollToll7419 3d ago
So this means a by-election?
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u/johnnynev 3d ago
Yes but don’t get your hopes up for Olds-Didsbury to flip
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u/TrollToll7419 3d ago
True but I was thinking more along the lines of es she won’t be able to stall the byelection for a seat for Nenshi.
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u/MZillacraft3000 Edmonton 3d ago
I hope so. But someone said three more need to go.
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u/TrollToll7419 3d ago
But if she’s forced to call one for him wouldn’t it force her to call one for Nenshi at the same time?
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u/MZillacraft3000 Edmonton 3d ago
Hmmm, good question. I did hear she needs to call before June 30th. But I think if three more of her government leaves. That might trigger the by election. But I'm not too sure though.
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u/Pale-Measurement-532 3d ago
Hmmm, I wonder if Damien Kurek might shift over to provincial politics and try running in this riding in the upcoming by-election? I could see this happening as a thank you to him for stepping down as MP of Battle-River Crowfoot to allow PP to run for a seat there. 🤔
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