🌟Nenshi believes the current government is incompetent, immoral, and dangerous.
🏢He aims to build a better Alberta based on strong public services and protecting the vulnerable.
🌱Nenshi is committed to environmental sustainability and proper response to climate change.
💰He emphasizes the need for Prosperity and balanced budgets.
🏠Nenshi aims to create a home for Albertans who share NDP values and believe in a better future.
Why did Nenshi decide to join a political party?
—Nenshi believes that to make a difference for Alberta, he needs to join a team and take a side. He found alignment with the Alberta NDP, which shares his values and vision for the province.
Will Nenshi continue to be nonpartisan if elected as leader?
—While Nenshi has been nonpartisan in the past, he recognizes the importance of working within a political party to effectively lead and enact change. He aims to bring his commitment to collaboration and building a better Alberta to the role.
How does Nenshi plan to reach rural Albertans?
—Nenshi acknowledges the need to connect with rural Albertans and address their concerns. He aims to focus on issues such as improving healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic opportunities in small towns and rural areas.
What separates Nenshi from the other candidates?
—Nenshi brings name recognition, experience as Calgary's former mayor, and a track record of leadership. He emphasizes his commitment to Alberta values, strong public services, environmental sustainability, and balanced budgets as key differentiators.
If Nenshi doesn't win the leadership, will he stay involved in the party?
—Nenshi is focused on winning the leadership but is open to serving in other roles if the new leader believes he can contribute effectively. His main goal is to build a better Alberta, regardless of the leadership outcome.
00:00Calgary's former mayor, Nahid Nenshi, has announced his bid for the leadership of the Alberta NDP.
00:38Nenshi believes that the current government is leading Alberta down the wrong path and aims to bring a better alternative.
02:28He has joined the Alberta NDP because he found alignment with their values and vision for the province.
04:49Nenshi aims to build a better Alberta based on strong public services, protecting the vulnerable, environmental sustainability, and balanced budgets.
06:30He acknowledges the challenge of joining a party after being nonpartisan but emphasizes the importance of working together to build a better Alberta.
