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Nenshi Sworn In, Unveils 'Better Together Summer' to Challenge Alberta Next

His new consultations aim to push back on Premier Danielle Smith’s autonomy agenda through grassroots town halls across the province.

Leader of the Alberta NDP Naheed Nenshi speaks to media about the Alberta 2025 budget in Edmonton, on Thursday February 27, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is launching a provincewide caucus initiative to connect with Albertans and stand up for Canada. The announcement was made in Edmonton on Monday, July 14, 2025.
MLA Gurtej Singh Brar stands behind NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Edmonton. The Alberta NDP is launching a province-wide caucus initiative to connect with Albertans and stand up for Canada.

Overview

  • Naheed Nenshi took his seat in the legislature on July 14, marking his transition from party leader to sitting MLA.
  • He announced the “Better Together Summer” initiative the same day, launching province-wide consultations to connect with Albertans.
  • The campaign will hold formal town halls in Lethbridge, Red Deer and Edmonton alongside door-knocking and community-level events in smaller centres.
  • The consultations directly counter Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next town halls, which began Tuesday in Red Deer with a $2 million engagement budget.
  • Nenshi and Smith are set for their first direct exchange in question period when the legislature reconvenes on October 27.