Recall and Initiative

On April 7, 2022, the Citizen Initiative Act and Recall Act came into force. This legislation enables eligible electors to apply for initiative petitions and recall petitions. Elections Alberta administers the process for initiative petitions and recall petitions for the Members of Legislative Assembly. Local jurisdictions and school boards are responsible for the process of recall petitions for local elected authorities and school trustees.

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