Alberta NDP Leader Says Not Focused on Changing Party’s Name Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi stated he is not focused on changing his party’s name but is open to the idea if party members wish to discuss it. This comes as the provincial party seeks to differentiate itself from the federal NDP, particularly following the election of Avi Lewis as federal leader, who opposes oil and gas development. Nenshi believes Albertans understand the provincial party’s distinct position as a potential government.

• Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is open to discussing a party name change if members desire.
• The provincial party aims to distance itself from the federal NDP.
• Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis’s opposition to oil and gas development contrasts with provincial leaders’ stances in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Nenshi believes Albertans recognize the provincial NDP as a distinct alternative government.