Carney announces August byelection in Alberta riding where Poilievre seeking seat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, May 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada will hold a byelection on Aug. 18 in the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to run in the riding with hopes of regaining a seat in the House of Commons.
More details to come.
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