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Alberta House Dispute Heads to Speaker’s Ruling as CityFolk Signals 2026 Move Under Lansdowne Plan

The procedural fight follows the UCP’s use of the notwithstanding clause on education that has mobilized opponents.

Overview

  • Alberta deputy house leader Dan Williams denied Independent MLA Peter Guthrie’s allegation he was coerced onto a committee, calling the point of privilege “vexatious.”
  • Speaker Ric McIver said he expects to rule this week after reviewing the complaint, while government house leader Joseph Schow remains on travel until Sunday.
  • Teachers and labour groups continue to discuss province-wide strike action in response to the government’s invocation of the notwithstanding clause tied to Bill 2.
  • Letter writers report reduced access and higher personal costs for COVID‑19 vaccinations after the province limited supply to a small number of pharmacies.
  • CityFolk’s director says plans for a separate 6,600‑seat arena that would occupy much of Lansdowne’s Great Lawn would likely force the festival to relocate in 2026, with LeBreton Flats seen as the leading alternative.