Who Are the Potential Candidates to Replace Notley as Alberta NDP Leader?

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley speaks at a news conference in Calgary on March 15, 2021. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The Alberta NDP is preparing for a leadership race following the Jan. 16 announcement by current leader and former premier Rachel Notley that she will be stepping down once a replacement can be found.

While the details of who can enter the race are still being worked out, Mount Royal University political science professor Keith Brownsey says there could be some surprises.