艾伯塔省保守派准备参加春季选举, Peter Guthrie在法律和政治冲突期间发起新的保守党。 Alberta's Conservatives prep for spring election as Peter Guthrie launches new Tory party amid legal and political clashes.

艾伯塔省保守党正准备在政治不确定和内部分裂的情况下,举行竞选总理丹妮尔·史密斯(Danielle Smith)的UCP的春季选举。 The Alberta Conservative Party is preparing for a potential spring election against Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP, amid political uncertainty and internal divisions. 前联合共产党内阁部长彼得·格斯里(Peter Guthrie)启动了一个新的进步保守党,建立了基础设施和政策平台,作为中间派的替代方案。 Former UCP cabinet minister Peter Guthrie has launched a new Progressive Tory Party, building infrastructure and policy platforms as a centrist alternative. 他所在的政党在与UCP发生法律争端后获得同意使用“Tory”名称,UCP正在起诉他和其他人,罪名是据称选民误报。 His party secured approval to use the “Tory” name after a legal dispute with the UCP, which is suing him and others over alleged voter misrepresentation. 限制政党名称的新法律受到批评,尽管准许延长六个月。 A new law restricting party names has drawn criticism, though a six-month extension was granted. Smith认为下次选举将于2027年10月举行, Smith maintains the next election will be in October 2027, citing strong polling and fixed dates.