Alberta Minister Ric McIver Resigns Amid Speaker Vote Speculation

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:20 am

Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has stepped down from the cabinet amid swirling speculation that he is eyeing the vacant Speaker’s position. The resignation, effective immediately, marks a shakeup in Premier Danielle Smith’s inner circle as an interim appointment prepares to manage his former responsibilities.

edmontonjournal.com / McIver elected as new Alberta Speaker hours after resigning from cabinet

McIver takes the place of former Speaker Nathan Cooper who is resigning as a MLA at the start of June to take up a job representing Alberta in Washington

thestar.com / CP NewsAlert: Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver voted in as new legislature Speaker

Premier Danielle Smith says Tourism Minister Joseph Schow will take on McIver's portfolio on an interim basis.

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver resigns from cabinet as Speaker vote looms

Tourism Minister Joseph Schow will take on McIver’s portfolio on an interim basis, Premier Danielle Smith said

globalnews.ca / Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned amid speculation he will run for the job as Speaker of the Legislature.

calgaryherald.com / Ric McIver resigns from UCP cabinet, continues as Calgary MLA

Another provincial cabinet minister has departed from Premier Danielle Smith’s inner circle. Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, submitted his resignation to the province Monday evening, according to Smith. As a result, Alberta’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, and the Government House…

thestar.com / Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms

EDMONTON - Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned from cabinet amid speculation he will run for the vacant position of Speaker of the house.

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