Canada Global(Web News)According to pollsters, small red waves are possible in Alberta’s major cities of Edmonton and Calgary, and the capital will likely need a new mayor.
As volunteers and candidates work to get out the vote from coast to coast, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said it’s already over. In a social media post on Friday, he said “Canadians have grown old with the polls on a potential victory for the Mark Carney Liberals.”
However, they are appealing for NDP votes in places like Edmonton Centre to keep another Liberal government in check.
“We don’t want to give all the power to one party, and we know that when we send the New Democrats to Ottawa, we can hold whatever government is in power accountable,” said Edmonton Centre NDP candidate Trisha Estabrooks.
According to polling site 338 Canada, the Conservatives are expected to easily win Alberta again with at least 19 seats, the NDP is competing in at least two ridings and the Liberals are likely to win between five and 12 seats.
“Ten seats is a lot,” said Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Brett. “I only count the four that are up for grabs in Calgary and Edmonton. It’s more complicated because there are three-party races there.”
But Edmonton’s mayor, now on a leave of absence, is in favor of a win for the Liberals in Edmonton Southeast.
Amarjit Sohi says he’s returned to federal politics to join Team Canada and fight Donald Trump.
“You know, under normal circumstances I wouldn’t take this step,” Sohi said. “But these are not normal circumstances. Our sovereignty, our workers, our businesses and our way of life are under attack.”
If Sohi wins, Edmonton will need an interim mayor until the municipal vote in October. However, that could be covered by councillor rotation, or they could choose one person to fill the role. But Sohi has not said who he wants to take over.
Polling in Alberta will be held on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.