A big thank you to Alberta educators today on National Teacher Appreciation Day!🍎 Remember that we have free resources to help you to engage youth in democracy. Visit elections.ab.ca/education for more information. #Alberta #Educators #FreeResources #Vote #BFV #ElectionsAB

NEWS RELEASE – The signature collection period for A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence initiative petition has ended, and the petition was received by Elections Alberta. Read more: https://ow.ly/lKl850YSB2L

NEWS RELEASE – Message to Albertans re: Unauthorized Use of List of Electors. Read more: https://ow.ly/QoGA50YTEqn

NEWS RELEASE – UPDATE: Unauthorized Use of List of Electors. Elections Alberta takes action to protect information. Read more: https://ow.ly/FXWK50YSZn7

🔔 2026 Q1 Contribution reports for Parties and Third Party Advertisers are now available at https://ow.ly/JVu350XTAMk.

NEWS RELEASE – Alleged Inappropriate Distribution of List of Electors. No breach of Elections Alberta databases or systems. Read more: https://ow.ly/eZH750YSsKB

Hello, Alberta! The latest amendments to provincial electoral legislation are in force. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MrhF50YRePj

Now Hiring!🌟 Elections Alberta is seeking a Social Media and Communications Consultant to join our team. Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs to learn more about this permanent, full-time position in Edmonton and apply today!

Q: Does Elections Alberta set the electoral boundaries? A: No. Typically, the Electoral Boundaries Commission recommends boundaries which are approved by the Legislature. Elections Alberta implements the final approved electoral boundaries.

Now Hiring!🌟 Elections Alberta is expanding our team. We are seeking: - Election Operations Administrator - Financial Compliance Analyst - Administrative Services Coordinator Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs to learn more and apply today!

📣 Party and Third Party Advertiser Q1 2026 contribution reports are due today. Login to Election's Alberta's online financial system to submit your report. The Q1 2026 contribution reports will be published on April 30, 2026.

The 2025 Annual Financial Statements from Parties, Constituency Associations, and Third Party Advertisers are now available at https://ow.ly/m23K50XTxJU.

Have a nice Easter Long Weekend!🐰🐣 Please note that our office will be closed tomorrow and Monday. We’ll spring back Tuesday, April 7.

📣 REMINDER – Party and Third Party Advertiser Q1 2026 contribution reports are due April 15, 2026. Login to Election's Alberta's online financial system to submit your report. The Q1 2026 contribution reports will be published on April 30, 2026.

📣 2025 Annual Financial Statements from Parties, Constituency Associations, and Third Party Advertisers are due today. Login to Election's Alberta's Online Financial System to submit your report or visit https://ow.ly/MM1r50Xz8x4 for more details.

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta has received four recall petitions from applicants whose signature period ended (s.7, Recall Act). One petition was received after the canvassing period expiry date, and was deemed invalid (s.7(2)). Read more: https://ow.ly/JB5E50YyJAT

📣 2025 annual financial statements are due from Parties, Constituency Associations, and Third Party Advertisers in just 2 weeks! Login to Election's Alberta's Online Financial System to submit your report by March 31, 2026, or visit https://ow.ly/lEnT50XTcn7 for more details.

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta has received one notice of withdrawal of recall petition from an applicant as set out in the Recall Act s.47(3)(c), and received six petitions from applicants whose signature periods have ended (s.7). Read more: https://ow.ly/PapZ50YsAPr

NEWS RELEASE – Election Alberta issues petitions to recall the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Electoral Divisions: • ED47 – Airdrie-Cochrane, and • ED83 – St. Albert. The petition applicants may begin collecting signatures. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KsLM50YsqM6

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta addresses petition canvasser conduct, harassment, and misinformation. Read more: https://ow.ly/vUtt50YsyHC

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 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! 🌟 Looking for employment opportunities? Visit elections.ab.ca/jobs.

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

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