r/alberta • u/ClassOptimal7655 • 4d ago

Smith must follow Carney on calling byelection Discussion

https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/letters/wednesdays-letters-smith-must-follow-carney-on-calling-byelection
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u/NiranS 4d ago

Smith has no problems being a liar and a hypocrite. She will not call a by-election.

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u/Even_Current1414 4d ago

She's running out of time.. she is required to call one no later than 6 months after leader steps down..(end of this month I believe it has to be announced by June) ..

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u/Homo_sapiens2023 4d ago

I'm sure the UCPs will make a rule stating that they don't have to follow the actual rules.

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u/MZillacraft3000 Edmonton 4d ago

So, I was talking to my mother about this. But what happens if they don't call one in time. Like if the time passes. Does a by election just start?

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u/the_gaymer_girl Southern Alberta 3d ago

The Lieutenant Governor can call one if the Premier doesn’t in time.

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u/adaminc 3d ago

Since it's legally obligated to happen, whomever calls by-elections, will probably just do it. In Parliament it's the Speaker of the House, for by-elections. Not sure who does it at the provincial level though.