The Calgary Party
The Calgary Party | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader | Brian Thiessen |
| Founded | October 2024[1] |
| Ideology | [3] |
| Political position | Centre[2] |
| Colours |
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| Seats on council | 0 / 15 |
| Website | |
| thecalgaryparty.ca | |
The Calgary Party is a centrist municipal political party in Calgary, Alberta. Lawyer and former Calgary Police Commission chair Brian Thiessen is the party's candidate for mayor in the 2025 municipal election.[1]
History
The Calgary Party was founded in October 2024 and registered with Elections Calgary on November 19.[1][4] This followed the Alberta government's passage of Bill 20, which legalized municipal political parties in Calgary and Edmonton.[5] The party is contesting the 2025 Calgary municipal election, running candidates for both mayor and council.[6]
Positions
Thiessen has described himself as "fiscally responsible and socially moderate" and "centrist" and has identified housing affordability, public transit, safety in Downtown, and infrastructure funding as key issues.[2][7] The party supports the city's blanket rezoning policy, improving municipal services such as snow removal and fixing potholes, and increasing funding for policing and transportation.[6][8]
Candidates in the 2025 Municipal Election
| Seat | Candidate[1] |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Brian Thiessen |
| Ward 1 | Joey Nowak |
| Ward 2 | |
| Ward 3 | |
| Ward 4 | DJ Kelly |
| Ward 5 | |
| Ward 6 | Inam Teja |
| Ward 7 | Heather McRae |
| Ward 8 | David Cree |
| Ward 9 | Arianna Kippers |
| Ward 10 | Nickie Brockhoff |
| Ward 11 | Alex Williams |
| Ward 12 | Sarah Ferguson |
| Ward 13 | Elliot Weinstein |
| Ward 14 | Ryan Stutt |
References
- ^ a b c d Klaszus, Jeremy; Arnett, Kelsea (May 27, 2025). "Meet the Calgarians running for mayor and council in 2025". The Sprawl. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Wilhelm, Steven (October 24, 2024). "As Brian Thiessen enters the race for mayor, more candidates expected". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ MacVicar, Adam (March 29, 2025). "Trio of political parties to officially make the ballot in Calgary election". Global News. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Registry and disclosures for local political parties and slates". Elections Calgary. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Lisa (October 18, 2024). "Bill 20: Alberta government unveils new rules for municipal political parties, donations". Global News. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Ex-police commission chair enters race to be next Calgary mayor". CBC News. October 24, 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ Krause, Darren (October 24, 2024). "Brian Thiessen launches 2025 Calgary mayoral run with safety, affordability in focus". LiveWire Calgary. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ Stolte, Elise (January 29, 2025). "Political parties bring clarity to Calgary politics, say members. Here's what we know so far". CBC News. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
