By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

three debates announced

Alberta NDP has its six leadership candidates

Mar 16, 2024 | 10:28 AM

The Alberta NDP has finalized the list of candidates vying for party leadership.

Party members will vote to elect one of the six following people:

• Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse
• Kathleen Ganley
• Sarah Hoffman
• Gil McGowan
• Naheed Nenshi
• Rakhi Pancholi

“I extend my congratulations to all contestants for meeting the requirements for nomination. We are proud that our party has attracted so many high-quality contestants for leader,” said Freistadt. “Albertans have an opportunity to select the person who will eventually be the next premier – a premier who reflects the values that Albertans share.”

The party also announced a schedule for official leadership events:

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

• Thursday, April 25th at 7 p.m. Official Leadership Debate – Lethbridge Yates Memorial Theatre
• Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Official Leadership Debate – Calgary BMO Centre at Stampede Park – Hall D
• Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Official Leadership Debate – Edmonton Edmonton Convention Centre – Hall A
• Saturday, June 22 Alberta NDP Leadership Premiere Hyatt Regency, Calgary

April 22 is the deadline to become a member of the party in order to vote for a new leader.

The party says it will release the number of eligible voters when the voter’s list is finalized in May.

The new leader will be announced June 22.