Naheed Nenshi
CanadapoliticianMaleb. 19726.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Naheed Nenshi is a Canadian politician and former mayor of Calgary, known for his progressive leadership and focus on urban development, inclusivity, and sustainability. He gained national prominence during his tenure from 2010 to 2021 and has been a vocal advocate for accountability and transparency in government, recently calling for investigations into alleged misconduct within Alberta's health care procurement process.
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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said Ms. Smith’s proposal targets non-permanent residents who pay the same amount in taxes as all other provincial residents.
Alberta Premier suggests introducing health premiums for temporary residents if immigration changes pass referendumCanada· 2026-09-23
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi called his party’s win a 'shockwave that ran through Alberta politics.'
Alberta NDP wins reliable UCP riding amid backlash to separation referendumCanada· 2026-09-16
Naheed Nenshi urged voters to choose the NDP to send a message against the government catering to separatists.
UCP by-election loss sends strong message ahead of separation vote, Kenney saysCanada· 2026-09-15
Nenshi said voters should choose his party and send a message to the premier that they don’t want a government that caters to separatists.
Alberta NDP wins by-election in longtime Conservative ridingCanada· 2026-09-15
Naheed Nenshi is the leader of Alberta’s opposition New Democrats.
With five weeks to go before Alberta’s referendum vote, where is the pro-Canada campaign?Canada· 2026-09-15
Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP, has raised concerns about foreign interference in the referendum.
Foreign Influence Commissioner issues clarifications on rules for new registryCanada· 2026-08-05
Naheed Nenshi is the Alberta NDP Leader who apologized for posing for a photo with Iddo Moed.
Israel pitches tech partnership and safer AI to Canada despite diplomatic tensionsCanada· 2026-07-26
Supporters of NDP leader Naheed Nenshi wave flags at a rally against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Despite what the separatists think, Albertans actually aren’t that madCanada· 2026-07-21Naheed Nenshi announced he will be running in Calgary in the next election.
Former federal NDP contender Estabrooks looks to run provinciallyCanada· 2026-07-18
Naheed Nenshi, who was mayor of Calgary for 11 years before switching to provincial politics, announced his decision to seek a Calgary seat in the next general vote.
Alberta NDP leader Nenshi to run for Calgary seat in next electionCanada· 2026-07-17Naheed Nenshi, Alberta’s Opposition NDP Leader, criticized Premier Danielle Smith for her aide's comments about First Nations chiefs.
Nenshi urges Smith fire senior aide over social media post criticizing First Nations chiefsCanada· 2026-06-20
Nenshi criticized the Conservatives for their handling of the budget and economy.
Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$10bn, citing low oil prices
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27Naheed Nenshi is the Alberta NDP Leader who criticized the provincial government for wasting a boom during the boom.
Alberta Budget 2026: Province forecasts $9.37-billion deficit, spending expected to hit recordCanada· 2026-02-27
Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the budget is one more tangible indicator of a government that doesn’t know how to govern.
Alberta to present 2026 budget that includes a multibillion-dollar deficitCanada· 2026-02-26Naheed Nenshi is the Alberta NDP Leader who criticized Danielle Smith's comments on the judiciary.
Alberta justices emphasize independence in rare statement after remarks by Danielle SmithCanada· 2026-01-28
Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said the separatism debate is proving harmful to the province’s interests.
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition to urge vote on Alberta leaving CanadaCanada· 2026-01-27
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said Ms. Smith did not run on the proposals in the report and called on her to hold an election.
Alberta Next Panel recommends referendums on leaving Canada Pension Plan, immigrationCanada· 2025-12-20
Naheed Nenshi is the Alberta NDP Leader who criticized the government for the chaos in the health care system.
Alberta using selective data to mask health care failings, Auditor-General saysCanada· 2025-12-12
Naheed Nenshi, the Opposition NDP Leader, expressed alarm over Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause.
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to pass bill affecting transgender citizensCanada· 2025-12-10
Naheed Nenshi is the NDP Leader who has criticized the government's response to recall petitions.
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drivesCanada· 2025-12-06
Naheed Nenshi is the Alberta NDP Leader calling for a public inquiry into the AHS affair.
With typical Alberta governing-party arrogance, Danielle Smith waves away a scandalCanada· 2025-12-03
Naheed Nenshi is accusing Premier Danielle Smith of consistently minimizing the nature of her relationship with Sam Mraiche.
Details of Premier’s ties to businessman underscore need for public probe, Alberta NDP saysCanada· 2025-12-01
Naheed Nenshi suggested that Premier Danielle Smith was ushering in 'American-style health care.'
Canadians are protecting the mirage of single-tier health care. It doesn’t existCanada· 2025-11-26
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi was quick to assail the government’s policies as 'American-style medicine.'
Alberta’s (welcome) healthcare heresy - The Globe and MailCanada· 2025-11-23
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi criticized the planned changes as 'American-style medicine'.
Alberta defends public-private health care model as experts say it could violate Canada Health ActCanada· 2025-11-19
NDP Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi said political violence and harassment is never acceptable.
Alberta teachers to challenge Danielle Smith’s government in court over notwithstanding clauseCanada· 2025-11-07
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, in a statement, wrote that general elections are sufficient tools to elect or unelect MLAs.
Alberta UCP faces public backlash as recall legislation threatens MLAsCanada· 2025-11-05
Naheed Nenshi is the Alberta NDP Leader who criticized the invoking of the notwithstanding clause as the 'nuclear option.'
Alberta uses notwithstanding clause in bill ordering teachers back to workCanada· 2025-10-28Naheed Nenshi will make his debut as a provincial politician after serving three terms as mayor of Calgary.
Alberta teachers to protest at legislature as fall sitting beginsCanada· 2025-10-23
Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said an apology isn’t enough from McAllister.
Moderator sorry for saying teen should be spanked at Smith’s Alberta Next panelCanada· 2025-09-30