Calgary-Bow residents expect our MLA to put his constituents first. When he stops listening and acts against the interests of the people he represents, recall is the remaining tool available to hold him accountable. Jenny Yeremiy filed the petition after realizing many others shared her frustration with MLA Nicolaides, including his failure to carry out responsibilities he had committed to as our representative. Since then, residents have watched several core provincial systems continue to deteriorate, not only within his Education portfolio but across other areas that matter in everyday life.

While signing the recall petition, many Calgary-Bow constituents have noted the following areas of importance. You want:

✔ An MLA who listens and responds to constituents

Find the 13 basic principles of effective representation the residents of Calgary-Bow wish to see, and are not seeing, from our Member of the Legislative Assembly here.

✔ An MLA who fights for quality public education and childcare

As Minister for Education and Childcare, Demetrios Nicolaides’ policies have weakened public education, negatively impacting students and teachers. His policies have also prioritized for-profit childcare, leading to issues of affordability for many Alberta families. Learn more about the impact Nicolaides’ has had on education and childcare in Alberta.

✔ An MLA who prioritizes the needs of constituents

Calgary-Bow residents voted in 2023 with the understanding that: the moratorium on coal mining would remain intact; an Alberta Police Force would not be pursued; public healthcare would be prioritized; the Canadian Pension Plan would prevail; evidence would guide decision-making, and the free market would rein. Learn more about Nicolaides’ record on these key issues.

✔ An MLA who believes in the independence of post-secondary institutions

Under Nicolaides’ tenure as the Minister for Advanced Education, universities, colleges, and trade schools saw a substantial reduction in provincial funding. Learn more about Nicolaides’ impact on advanced education.

✔ An MLA who respects your rights and freedoms

This recall is about restoring real democracy and real representation in Calgary Bow. We deserve accurate information and respect for our constitutional rights. Learn more here.

The Goal

16,006 verified signatures are required by January 21, 2026. When you, and enough of your neighbours and friends sign, a recall vote will be triggered, giving Calgary-Bow an opportunity to remove MLA Nicolaides from his post. An effective representative answers to the people he serves, not to party elites. Your signature provides the opportunity to hold Nicolaides to account for not effectively representing us.

 

Recall Nicolaides Team Contacts

Jenny Yeremiy—Recall Lead | Campaign Representative
jenny@recallnicolaides.ca
Ground game, campaign strategy, and Elections Alberta or media
communications.

Tania—Community Lead | Organizer 

ops.recallnicolaides@gmail.com
Canvasser and petition buddy direction, and organizational support

Ted—Media Coordinator 

media.recallnicolaides@gmail.com
Op-Ed submissions, newsletters, photos, and video testimonial
submissions.

Dee—Events Coordinator

events.recallnicolaides@gmail.com
Events, business communications, location support, and coordination.

Charlotte—Social Media and Publicity
communications.recallnicolaides@gmail.com
Facebook, Instagram, and other social media amplification.

Chris—Technical Lead (tech.recallnicolaides@gmail.com)
Technical and data support.

Luke—Chief Financial Officer (finance.recallnicolaides@gmail.com) 
Donation and financial reporting.

Kimmi—Mobile Canvass Director (recallbowmobile@gmail.com)
Arranges mobile canvass appointments.

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