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

Happy Family Day! ❄️ Please note that our office is closed tomorrow. We are back on Feb 17 at 8:15 am.

Happy Valentine's Day from Elections Alberta! Spread the love for civic participation when you register to vote. Visit https://ow.ly/TlWz50XVG4f today❤️ #ElectionsAB #ILoveDemocracy

Now Hiring!🌟 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!

Now Hiring!🌟 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!

Now Hiring🌟 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

Q: How long does it take to get my canvasser badge after I sign up with the petition organizer? A: You submit your application to the organizer, then they're responsible for submitting it to us. Once received, ADD 2-3 days for us to process then ADD 1-3 days for ExpressPost.

📣 Party and Third Party Advertiser Q4-2025 contribution reports are due today. Login to Election's Alberta's online financial system to submit your report. The Q4-2025 contribution reports will be published on January 30, 2026.

Petition Q: Who sees names on petition sheets? A: Only the petitioner organizers and Elections Alberta. Have other petition questions? Find official answers at elections.ab.ca/recall-initiative

Q: What ID do I need when signing a citizen initiative petition? A: 1 piece government photo ID or 2 pieces of authorized ID. Must show residential address. (Note: applies to petitions issued after December 11). Have other petition questions? Find non-AI answers at https://ow.ly/gtmO50XUfTB

Petition Q: How long does it take us to process canvasser applications? A: 2-3 days, ID is sent out ExpressPost. Have other petition questions? Find real answers at https://ow.ly/qIgy50XUfyx

Petition Questions? What ID is required? How long does it take to process canvasser applications? Who sees petition sheets? Visit our website for those answers and more: https://ow.ly/SM9Q50XUaIU

📣 REMINDER – Party and Third Party Advertiser Q4-2025 contribution reports are due on January 15, 2026. Login to Election's Alberta's online financial system to submit your report. The Q4-2025 contribution reports will be published on January 30, 2026.

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta issues the citizen initiative petition for the constitutional referendum proposal “A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence”. The proponent may begin collecting signatures. Find out what happens next at: https://ow.ly/7wsv50XLGqC

Happy new year from Elections Alberta! ✨ Our office is open today and we're here to serve Albertans in 2026.

Warm wishes this holiday season from all of us at Elections Alberta!☃️ Please note that our office will be closed from Wednesday, Dec 24 to Thursday, Jan 1. We will be back Friday, Jan 2. #Happy Holidays #Winterbreak #OfficeClosed

Now Hiring!🌟 Elections Alberta is seeking returning officers. Visit https://ow.ly/2giK50XNJvs to learn more about this important position and apply today! #AlbertaCareers #ElectionsAB

NEWS RELEASE – Election Alberta issues petitions to recall the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Electoral Divisions 27, 57, and 64. The petition applicants may begin collecting signatures. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UGK950XLEHh

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/p5BH50XMEJo

Now Hiring!🌟 Elections Alberta is seeking service agents. Visit https://ow.ly/U7SV50XMLpp to learn more about this temporary, in-person position in Edmonton and apply today! #AlbertaCareers #ElectionsAB

NEWS RELEASE – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has received a notice of intent to apply for the issuance of a citizen initiative petition. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/tPg150XJXP5

NEWS RELEASE – Proof of incorporation from Registered Parties must be submitted to our office on or before January 1, 2026. To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/sNtb50XLzqj

NEWS RELEASE – Election Alberta issues petitions to recall the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Electoral Divisions: • 05 – Calgary-Cross, and • 62 – Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. The petition applicants may begin collecting signatures. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ugzi50XHNqw

NEWS RELEASE – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has received a notice of intent to apply for the issuance of a citizen initiative petition. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/Hjue50XJM9R

Hello, Alberta! Bill 14: Justice Statutes Amendment Act is now in force and changes Alberta’s electoral legislation. Learn more: https://ow.ly/vwHY50XIJ8u #ableg #Bill14 #JusticeStatutesAmendmentAct #ElectionAct #EFCDAct #RecallAct #CitizenInitiativeAct #Alberta #2025 #ElectionsAB

NEWS RELEASE – Election Alberta issues petitions to recall the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Electoral Divisions 23, 52, and 84. The petition applicants may begin collecting signatures. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Tijo50XAWW7

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(3) of the Citizen Initiative Act. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/UZ4s50XG0Fl

NEWS RELEASE – Election Alberta issues petitions to recall the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Electoral Divisions 2, 7, 22, and 78. The petition applicants may begin collecting signatures. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ViKW50XAWAH

Now Hiring!🌟 Elections Alberta is seeking an Operations Administrator to join our team. Visit https://ow.ly/Acl750XC3zL to learn more about this temporary, full-time position in Edmonton and apply today!

Are you a community organization or a service provider? Give your valuable feedback to help us identify and address voting barriers in Alberta through our education and outreach efforts! 📝❓✅ Fill out the 14 questions survey here: https://ow.ly/gsM650XARFl

NEWS RELEASE - Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition and the results are in. Read more: https://ow.ly/4WZJ50XyNCR

The 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is now available along with the 2024 by-election report for Lethbridge-West. Find the 2024-2025 annual report here: https://ow.ly/v2kO50XxR1S Find the Lethbridge-West by-election report here: https://ow.ly/oM2K50XxR1J

NEWS RELEASE – Election Alberta issues petitions to recall the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Electoral Divisions 49, 53, 71, 79 and 82. The petition applicants may begin collecting signatures. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zm3e50XxvfG