MP Damien Kurek officially resigns, paving way for Poilievre’s byelection
Alberta MP Damien Kurek made it official on Tuesday, announcing his resignation from the House of Commons. This decision paves the way for a byelection in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to run and regain a seat in Parliament.
In a social media post, Kurek expressed his gratitude to his constituents for the privilege of serving as their representative since 2019. He stated, “It has been nothing short of a privilege to serve and be a rural Alberta voice in Parliament.”
Kurek had previously indicated his intention to step down last month in order to allow Poilievre to run in his riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, a stronghold for the Conservative party. However, House rules required Kurek to wait 30 days after his election was posted in the Canada Gazette before officially resigning.
With Kurek’s resignation now official, the Speaker of the House of Commons will inform the chief electoral officer of the vacancy. The government will then have a window of 11 to 180 days to call a byelection to fill the vacant seat in Battle River-Crowfoot.
This development sets the stage for an important electoral race, as Poilievre seeks to secure a seat in the House of Commons and continue advocating for conservative values. The upcoming byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot will be closely watched as Canadians await the outcome of this significant political event.
