Recall and Initiative

On July 4, 2025, Bill 54: Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 came into force. This Act included amendments to the Citizen Initiative Act and Recall Act. This legislation enables eligible electors to apply for citizen initiative petitions and recall petitions.

Elections Alberta administers the process for citizen 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.