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Thank you to all our staff and the thousands of Albertans who have dedicated their time and expertise to conducting election events in our province. We truly appreciate you! 🌟
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Q: Does Elections Alberta write or change the rules (legislation) for recall and initiative petitions?
A: No, we do not and cannot. We administer and follow petition legislation set by the Alberta government.
Petition questions? Visit https://ow.ly/myJ750YpbVc
NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta has received one recall petition from an applicant whose signature period ended (s.7, Recall Act). Two petitions were received after the canvassing period expiry date, and were deemed invalid (s.7(2)).
Read more: https://ow.ly/NswU50Yo9Il
Q: Can petition canvassers represent themselves as Elections Alberta officials or representatives?
A: No. Petition canvassers represent their petition campaign only and the proponent is responsible for them and their actions.
Do businesses and other organizations have to provide access for petition canvassers to their facilities?
No. The recall and initiative Acts does not grant canvassers any special access rights. Access may be granted at the discretion of the landlord, business, or organization.
NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta has received two notices of withdrawal of recall petitions from applicants as set out in the Recall Act s.47(3)(c), and received seven recall petitions from applicants whose signature periods have ended, as required by s.7.
Read more: https://ow.ly/ex0e50Yn00p
Now Hiring!🌟Elections Alberta is seeking returning officers for locations throughout Alberta.
Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs/returning-officer-recruitment to learn more about this important position and apply today!
Q: Do petition canvassers have to sign non-disclosure agreements?
A: No, this is not an Election Alberta or legislative requirement. Canvassers must sign and comply with the Canvasser Code of Conduct.
Learn more at elections.ab.ca/recall-initiative/
Q: Can petitions campaigns share the number of signatures they have collected?
A: Yes, there is nothing preventing them from disclosing this publicly if they choose.
These are not, however, official numbers which will be announced after Elections Alberta has received and counted the signatures.
Q: Can expats sign a petition? Can snowbirds?
A: Expats cannot. For snowbirds, it depends. Only individuals who are currently ordinary residents in Alberta may sign the petition.
See https://ow.ly/ifhp50YhKSO for more information on ordinary residence.
Q: What are Alberta residency requirements for initiative petitions and voting?
A: To sign an initiative petition or vote, you must be ordinarily resident in Alberta (may only have one residence). This is where they live and sleep, and intend to return to when away.
NEWS RELEASE - Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Funds Public Schools” citizen initiative petition and the results are in.
Read more: https://ow.ly/hoE750Yfgts
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Elections Alberta is seeking a Director, Corporate Services to join our team.
Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs to learn more about this permanent, full-time position in Edmonton and apply today!
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Elections Alberta is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team.
Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs to learn more about this permanent, full-time position in Edmonton and apply today!
Q: Are opinion polls election interference?
A: No. Amendments to the Election Act which came into force July 4, 2025, removed all references to conducting and transmitting results of election surveys. Conducting or transmitting election surveys at any time does not violate the Election Act.
NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta issues the petition for the “No New Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains” citizen initiative. The proponent may begin collecting signatures.
Find out what happens next at: https://ow.ly/7GuO50YbTvQ
Q: Where do canvassers get petition signature sheets?
A: Signature sheets come from the petition organizer (proponent), not Elections Alberta.
Visit elections.ab.ca/recall-initiative for more non-bot answers.
NEWS RELEASE - The signature collection period has ended for the Airdrie-East recall petition. Elections Alberta has received and verified this petition as prescribed in the Recall Act s.8(2).
Read about the results here: https://ow.ly/76g350YbNss
📣 Elections Alberta has enabled the online financial system for parties, constituency associations, and third party advertisers to submit their 2025 Annual Financial Statements. The due date for submissions is March 31, 2026.
Now Hiring!🌟
Elections Alberta is seeking Election Clerks to join our team leading up to and during electoral events. This is a full/part time position in each electoral division (89) in Alberta. For complete details visit https://ow.ly/9W0j50Y8nqt and apply today!
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Elections Alberta is seeking GIS technologists to join our team. There are two temporary positions with a possibility of extension, in Edmonton.
Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs and apply today!
🔔 2025 Q4 Contribution reports for Parties and Third Party Advertisers are now available at https://ow.ly/Q39f50XTbb7.
Q: Are Elections Alberta officials involved in petition canvassing events?
A: No. Petition proponents are entirely responsible for conducting and staffing any canvassing activity. Our staff is not present and may not engage in any activity supporting or opposing a petition.
NEWS RELEASE – Today, a Notice of Initiative Petition has been issued. This confirms a Citizen Initiative application has been received and it has met the requirements of section 2 of the Citizen Initiative Act.
To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/AHo050Y4qcS
Q: Can event space or money be donated to a petition organizer?
A: Yes, they can accept contributions as long as they comply with legislation.
Get the complete facts about the contribution rules:
Recall https://ow.ly/Zjhc50Y43SS
Initiative https://ow.ly/gbKq50Y40ZN
Do businesses and other organizations have to provide access for petition canvassers to their facilities?
No. The Citizen Initiative Act does not grant canvassers any special access rights. Access may be granted at the discretion of the landlord, business, or organization.
NEWS RELEASE - The signature collection period has ended for the Calgary-Bow recall petition. Elections Alberta has received and verified this petition as prescribed in the Recall Act s.8(2).
Read about the results here: https://ow.ly/zujJ50Y0VQM
Q: What's the petition signature verification process?
A: We follow the process as prescribed in the Citizen Initiative Act or Recall Act, including validating every signature.
Get the facts about the process here:
Recall https://ow.ly/7U8O50Y0PLA
Initiative https://ow.ly/Csr950Y0PLB
