Could Alberta See Politicians Switching Sides?

A political shake-up in Nova Scotia has sparked questions about potential shifts right here in Alberta. On November 4, 2025, MP Chris d'Entremont left Conservative ranks to join the Liberals. Could similar political movement ripple through Alberta's United Conservative Party?

Here in Calgary, our recent municipal election on November 4th saw a new mayor, Jeromy Farkas, take the helm, though voter turnout was a low 39 percent. This local dynamic reminds us that engagement matters, especially as provincial politics heat up.

We've already seen cracks in the UCP. Earlier this year, United Conservative Party members Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair were expelled from caucus and now sit as Independent MLAs. Initially, they indicated efforts to re-establish the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta. However, in July 2025, they pivoted to align with the existing Alberta Party after the UCP reportedly threatened legal action over the PC name.

This comes with a backdrop of Alberta's recent political history. The UCP itself was formed in July 2017 by merging the Progressive Conservative and Wildrose parties. That move aimed to unite the right after the PCs, a party that governed Alberta for 44 years, lost to the NDP in 2015.

With 87 MLAs currently in the Alberta Legislature, the presence of even a few independent or alternative voices could sway future provincial debates. As the political landscape evolves, staying informed is key for all Calgarians.