Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won't be called until Albertans have more time for politics.

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After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks. EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a byelection in Calgary won’t be called until Albertans have more time for politics. She says it’s not top of mind for many in the middle of summer, but that an announcement will be made in the coming weeks.

Residents in Calgary-Shaw riding have been without a representative in the legislature for about two months after former United Conservative cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat. Both Smith’s UCP and the Opposition NDP have named candidates for the riding. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says one way to get Albertans attention is to call an election.

He says Smith is waiting to call the byelection because she’s afraid her party’s candidate would lose. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2026.