The Current Can Alberta’s Naheed Nenshi work with the federal NDP?
Apr 10, 2026
Naheed Nenshi, former mayor of Calgary and leader of Alberta NDP, speaks about provincial politics and Alberta’s future. He discusses working with new federal NDP leadership and how provincial and federal parties separate. He makes a case for staying in Canada and addresses Albertans’ anger over health care and cost of living.
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Provincial Leader Distinguishes His Role From Federal NDP
- Naheed Nenshi separates provincial and federal roles, saying his job is to show Albertans a better provincial government while the federal leader's job is to reinvigorate a movement.
- He emphasizes he is a member of no federal party and that effectiveness depends on how much collaboration the federal leader seeks with Alberta.
Alberta NDP Is Financially And Politically Independent
- Nenshi highlights formal decoupling between provincial and federal NDPs: finances and policies are independent and membership was separated last year.
- He argues that provincial parties operate differently and Albertans understand that distinction.
Run A Grassroots For Alberta For Canada Campaign
- Nenshi urges a full-throated defence of Canada and launched a grassroots program called For Alberta, For Canada to mobilize pro-Canada conversations.
- He frames the program as a way to counter separatist rhetoric and reconnect Albertans to national benefits.