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Brian Thiessen’s centrist vision for Calgary

By Anna Maxwell, October 16 2025—

Brian Thiessen, a Calgary-based labour and employment lawyer and former chair of the Calgary Police Commission, is running for mayor as The Calgary Party’s candidate.

In an interview with the Gauntlet, Thiessen said he … Read the rest

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Cutting through the red tape: The Calgary Party’s pitch to voters

By Imran Ahmed, October 16 2025—

The Calgary Party emerged in the run-up to the 2025 municipal election as a self-described centrist alternative to existing options. Its platform pledges accountability, affordability and pragmatic action.

Brian Thiessen, the Calgary Party’s mayoral … Read the rest