Premier Smith, UCP MLAs sworn into office Tuesday
Posted June 20, 2023 1:42 pm.
Alberta’s ruling part was sworn in Tuesday, a day after official Opposition members took their oath.
Forty-eight United Conservative Party MLAs swore and affirmed their oath in the legislative assembly in front of Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani.
Friends and family were also in attendance for the ceremony.
“I am honoured to be part of such a talented, hardworking team and am excited to get back to work,” Premier Smith tweeted after the ceremony.
The UCP returns a smaller majority to chambers, down from 63 elected members in 2019.
Today we swore in our UCP MLA's to serve the people of this great province in the years to come. I am honored to be part of such a talented, hardworking team and am excited to get back to work. #abpoli #ab #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/vCfRUGaizT
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) June 20, 2023
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and her 35 MLAs were sworn in Monday – the largest caucus for a provincial runner-up.
MLAs are slated to return to the legislature Oct. 30 for the throne speech.
