Former cabinet minister Sohi to officially launch Edmonton mayoral bid soon, sources say

Prof. Duane Bratt says Amarjeet Sohi would be the ‘front-runner’ in the mayoral election, where at least six candidates have officially joined the race to succeed Don Iveson.

Former natural resources minister Amarjeet Sohi, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Governor General Julie Payette in 2018, is expected to run for Edmonton mayor in the October municipal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

May 6, 2021

Former natural resources minister Amarjeet Sohi is eyeing the job of Edmonton mayor in the upcoming October municipal election, sources told The Hill Times. Mr. Sohi, who represented the federal riding of Edmonton Mill Woods for four years, starting in 2015, did not respond to interview ...

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