Samir Kayande

Calgary-Elbow

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About Samir

Samir Kayande has always been focused on building a stronger, more resilient Alberta economy — one that works for everyone, not just those at the top.

Before being elected as the MLA for Calgary-Elbow, Samir spent his career at the intersection of energy and economics, building software tools for institutional energy investors, helping grow a billion-dollar energy research company, and serving on the board of the Pembina Institute.
He brings that real-world expertise to Alberta’s New Democrats, holding the UCP accountable on affordability, fiscal responsibility, and the kitchen-table issues Calgarians deal with every day.

Originally from Fort McMurray, Samir has called Calgary home since 2004. He lives in Calgary-Elbow with his wife, JJ, and their two children.

Samir Kayande is ready. Alberta's New Democrats are ready.

Calgary-Elbow

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Samir Kayande's Upcoming events

  • Friday May 29, 2026 at 6:30pm MT

Calgary-Acadia Nomination Meeting

  • Friday May 29, 2026 at 6:30pm MT

It’s time to nominate our candidate for Alberta’s New Democrats in Calgary-Acadia! show full text

It’s time to nominate our candidate for Alberta’s New Democrats in Calgary-Acadia!

There is currently one eligible candidate for the nomination:

Diana Batten

After 7 years of UCP government, Alberta is falling behind. Naheed Nenshi and Alberta’s New Democrats are building a strong team of local candidates who are proud Albertans and proud Canadians committed to making life more affordable, improving health care, and strengthening public education.

For more information contact Organize@AlbertaNDP.ca. If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to Calgary-Acadia by visiting AlbertaNDP.ca/Donate/CACD

Voting eligibility

In order to be eligible to vote in a nomination, members must be in good standing and must meet both the length of membership requirement and the residency requirement, as set by the Alberta NDP constitution. Members in good standing must have joined the Alberta NDP on the 14th day prior to the nomination meeting in order to be eligible to vote in the nomination. For example, if the nomination meeting is scheduled for May 15th, the individual must have purchased their membership on May 1st.

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It’s time to nominate our candidate for Alberta’s New Democrats in Calgary-Acadia! show full text

It’s time to nominate our candidate for Alberta’s New Democrats in Calgary-Acadia!

There is currently one eligible candidate for the nomination:

Diana Batten

After 7 years of UCP government, Alberta is falling behind. Naheed Nenshi and Alberta’s New Democrats are building a strong team of local candidates who are proud Albertans and proud Canadians committed to making life more affordable, improving health care, and strengthening public education.

For more information contact Organize@AlbertaNDP.ca. If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to Calgary-Acadia by visiting AlbertaNDP.ca/Donate/CACD

Voting eligibility

In order to be eligible to vote in a nomination, members must be in good standing and must meet both the length of membership requirement and the residency requirement, as set by the Alberta NDP constitution. Members in good standing must have joined the Alberta NDP on the 14th day prior to the nomination meeting in order to be eligible to vote in the nomination. For example, if the nomination meeting is scheduled for May 15th, the individual must have purchased their membership on May 1st.

RSVP and share with your friends!

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