Overview

• Carney announced on June 30 that the byelection will be held on August 18 to fill the vacancy created by Damien Kurek’s mid-June resignation
• Parties are closing nominations this week in the safe rural seat where Poilievre is expected to run and Liberal contenders continue their selection process
• Poilievre has been without a Commons seat since losing Carleton on April 28 and will contest Battle River—Crowfoot to return as Opposition leader
• Andrew Scheer was appointed interim Opposition leader in the Commons and will maintain that role until Poilievre secures his seat
• By calling the byelection for August rather than delaying until December, Carney ensured the process concludes before Parliament reconvenes in mid-September