Rachel Notley quits legislature, igniting political chaos in Alberta
- Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced her resignation as the legislature representative for Edmonton-Strathcona, effective December 30.
- She expressed gratitude towards her supporters and constituents but did not share her future intentions.
- Notley's resignation signifies a pivotal change in the NDP's leadership following her earlier step down as party leader.
In Canada, former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced her resignation from the legislature, effective December 30. Notley, who served as the 17th premier of Alberta, led the New Democratic Party (NDP) to a majority win in 2015, serving for four years until the party lost power to Jason Kenney and the United Conservative Party (UCP) in 2019. The NDP faced another defeat in 2023, losing again to the UCP under leader Danielle Smith. Earlier this year, Notley stepped down as the party leader and was succeeded by Naheed Nenshi, the former mayor of Calgary, who, notably, does not currently hold a seat in the legislature. This decision marks a significant transition in Notley’s political career as she departs from her role that has spanned several crucial years in Alberta’s political landscape. While Notley expressed gratitude to her supporters and constituents in her announcement, she did not divulge her future plans post-politics, leaving many to speculate about her next steps. The resignation may also trigger broader discussions about the future direction of the NDP and its leadership moving forward as Alberta's political climate continues to evolve following recent electoral outcomes.