Alberta MP resigns, Poilievre will seek seat
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By Karen Briere
Damien Kurek resigned on June 17 to make way for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to run for his seat in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot. Photo: Screencap via damienkurek.ca
Glacier FarmMedia — Damien Kurek has formally resigned his Alberta seat, allowing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection expected this summer.
Kurek had said shortly after the April federal election in which Poilievre lost his own seat that he would step down.
He posted the news on social media June 17, saying it had been an honour to represent Battle River-Crowfoot since 2019.
“Pierre Poilievre is a man of principle, character, and is the hardest working MP I have ever met,” Kurek wrote. “His energy, passion and drive will have a huge benefit in east-central Alberta.”
In a statement, Kurek wished his colleagues success “as they continue fighting to restore the Canadian promise and holding the Liberal government to account.”
Media outlets reported a day earlier that Poilievre would face a leadership review early next year.
Prime minister Mark Carney has not yet called the byelection, but Parliament is about to break for the summer June 20 after a brief sitting. and Poilievre could be back in the House of Commons for the fall sitting in mid-September.
