Petition verification will begin shortly for A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence citizen initiative. 📣If you have received a call or email and are concerned, contact our main phone line at 780.427.7191 and we will confirm legitimacy and/or transfer you to our service centre.

📣 Party and Third Party Advertiser Q2-2026 contribution reports are due today. Login to Election's Alberta's online financial system to submit your report. The Q2-2026 contribution reports will be published on July 30, 2026.

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta identifies “spoof” List of Electors website with fake data. Read more: https://ow.ly/qLwj50ZmakX

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta Chief Electoral Officer issues referendum advertising interpretation bulletin. Read more: https://ow.ly/71SN50ZlN5q

NEWS RELEASE – The verification process for 'A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence' citizen initiative petition has resumed. Read more: https://ow.ly/gLeO50ZkHkO

Q: Are signatures on a petition rejected if the phone or email is not answered? A; No. Signatures require a valid, current contact method. If the phone number or email address submitted by the elector is not in service, that is rejected as not meeting the requirements.

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “No New Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains” citizen initiative petition and the results are in. Read more: https://ow.ly/Miwi50Zeq8y

Please note that our office will be closed tomorrow for Canada Day. We will be back Thursday, July 2.

📣 REMINDER – Party and Third Party Advertiser Q2-2026 contribution reports are due July 15, 2026. Login to Election's Alberta's online financial system to submit your report. The Q2-2026 contribution reports will be published on July 30, 2026.

Now Hiring 🌟 Elections Alberta is seeking service agents to join our team. Visit https://ow.ly/oBCH50ZirFS to learn more about this temporary position in Edmonton and apply today!

Q: Is Elections Alberta responsible for monitoring where referendum advertising signs are placed? A: No, Elections Alberta is only responsible for monitoring the messages on referendum advertising signs and ensuring advertisers include the required authorization statement.

We are currently contacting electors who signed the No New Coal Mining citizen initiative petition to verify their information. 📣If you have received a call or email and are concerned it may not legitimately be from Elections Alberta, please contact 780.427.7191.

NEWS RELEASE – The signature collection period for No New Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains initiative petition has ended, and the petition was received by Elections Alberta. Read more: https://ow.ly/ksGy50Zag6Q

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta has one notice of withdrawal of a recall petition from an applicant as set out in the Recall Act s.47(3)(c). Another recall petition was not received prior to the canvassing period expiry date and was deemed invalid (s.7(2)). Read more: https://ow.ly/6iG850Zacm4

NEWS RELEASE – Elections Alberta launches largest recruitment drive in Alberta’s history. Learn more: https://ow.ly/anfK50Z8eYq

ELECTION OFFICER RECRUITMENT🌟 We are starting the process of hiring election officers for locations throughout Alberta! For more information visit https://ow.ly/ViWJ50Z7bs8 and apply today!

Q: Does Elections Alberta decide whether Citizen Initiatives (CI) become referendum questions? A: No. The type of CI petition and what happens if it is successful is determined by the Citizen Initiative Act, and not the person submitting it. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4FOB50Z7OPi

Q: Will there be a mail-in ballot (special ballot) option in the upcoming provincial referendum? A: Yes. Online requests for special ballots open July 20 and in-person requests open September 1. No reason is required to apply, and electors can avoid Election Day line ups.

NEWS RELEASE – Important Referendum Information – May 2026 Read more: https://ow.ly/1CnQ50Z5qis

Happy Victoria Day! Please note that our office will be closed tomorrow. We will be back Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Q: Was fraud found or lower standards used to verify the Forever Canada petition than others? A: No. Elections Alberta’s verification process is robust and standardized, applied to all petitions unless there are indications of fraud found. Any suggestions to the contrary are disinformation.

Q: Has Elections Alberta ever NOT used paper ballots? A: No, paper ballots have always been used for voting, even with tabulators. Every election in Alberta's history has used paper ballots and been retained and available in case of a recount.

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/