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The 31st Alberta Legislative Assembly was constituted after the general election on May 29, 2023. The United Conservative Party (UCP), led by incumbent Premier Danielle Smith, won a majority of seats and formed the government. The New Democrats, led by former Premier Rachel Notley, won the second most seats and formed the official opposition.The first session began on October 30.
Members of the 31st Legislative Assembly
Seating plan
- Party leaders are italicized. Bold indicates cabinet minister.
Officeholders
Presiding officers
Office | Photo | Party | Officer | Riding | Since | Until |
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Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | UCP | Nathan Cooper | Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills | 21 May 2019 | present | |
Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees | UCP | Angela Pitt | Airdrie-East | 21 May 2019 | present | |
Deputy Chair of Committees | UCP | Glenn van Dijken | Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock | 20 June 2023 | present |
Government leadership (United Conservative)
Office | Photo | Officer | Riding | Since | Until |
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Premier of Alberta | Danielle Smith | Brooks-Medicine Hat | 11 October 2022 | present | |
Deputy Premier | Mike Ellis | Calgary-West | 9 June 2023 | present | |
House Leader | Joseph Schow | Cardston-Siksika | 24 October 2022 | present | |
Deputy House Leader | Mickey Amery | Calgary-Cross | 24 October 2022 | present | |
Dan Williams | Peace River | 13 July 2023 | present | ||
Whip | Shane Getson | Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland | 9 June 2023 | present | |
Deputy Whip | Tany Yao | Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo | 18 October 2023 | present | |
Caucus Chair | Nathan Neudorf | Lethbridge-East | June 2021 | present |
Opposition leadership (New Democratic)
Office | Photo | Officer | Riding | Since | Until |
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Leader of the Opposition | Rachel Notley | Edmonton-Strathcona | 30 April 2019 | present | |
Deputy Leader | Sarah Hoffman | Edmonton-Glenora | 13 May 2019 | 27 January 2024 | |
Christina Gray | Edmonton-Mill Woods | 13 February 2024 | present | ||
House Leader | Christina Gray | Edmonton-Mill Woods | 8 February 2021 | present | |
Deputy House Leader | Irfan Sabir | Calgary-Bhullar-McCall | 20 October 2020 | present | |
Heather Sweet | Edmonton-Manning | 27 February 2023 | 28 January 2024 | ||
Whip | David Eggen | Edmonton-North West | 21 May 2019 | present | |
Deputy Whip | Sarah Hoffman | Edmonton-Glenora | 27 June 2023 | 27 January 2024 | |
Heather Sweet | Edmonton-Manning | 28 January 2024 | present | ||
Deputy Assistant Whip | Samir Kayande | Calgary-Elbow | 27 June 2023 | present | |
Caucus Chair | Joe Ceci | Calgary-Buffalo | 13 May 2019 | present | |
Deputy Caucus Chair | Peggy Wright | Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview | 27 June 2023 | present |
References
- ^ "Members of the Legislative Assembly". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Chamber Seating Plan". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Honourable Nathan Cooper". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Ms Angela Pitt". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Mr. Glenn van Dijken". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Premier Smith appoints new Alberta cabinet with many familiar faces in different portfolios". Edmonton. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Honourable Dan Williams, ECA". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Mr. Tany Yao". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ Herald (July 20, 2021). "Neudorf takes on challenge as UCP caucus chair". Lethbridge Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ Heidenreich, Phil (June 27, 2023). "NDP announces shadow cabinet for largest Official Opposition in Alberta history". Global News. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ Bellefontaine, Michelle (May 13, 2019). "'Challenging and exciting, fun and frustrating': NDP MLAs look ahead to next 4 years". CBC News. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ @shoffmanAB (January 28, 2024). "Following today's Alberta NDP meeting to finalize our leadership contest, I have resigned my positions as Deputy Leader, Assistant Whip, and Municipal Affairs Critic for Edmonton and Calgary, effective immediately. I am filled with hope and optimism for the future of our party!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Staff, rdnewsNOW. "Alberta NDP announces changes to caucus leadership team and critic roles". EverythingGP. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Alberta NDP announce interim changes to caucus". Lethbridge News Now. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Member Information". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Highwood (First Elected as a Wildrose)
- ^ Edmonton-Calder
- ^ Fort McMurray-Conklin (First Elected as a Wildrose)
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