As Alberta’s population continues to grow, it is important that Albertans have effective representation in the Legislative Assembly. *Bill 32, the Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2026, proposes to increase the number of proposed electoral divisions in Alberta to 91, from the current 89.
The legislature introduced and passed a motion to establish a select special committee of the legislative assembly to engage an independent panel of advisors to review and incorporate the recommendations provided in Recommendation 5 in the Addendum to the Majority Report.
In conducting its review, the independent advisory panel will divide the electoral boundaries of Alberta into 91 proposed electoral divisions and incorporate the recommendations subject to any modifications the independent advisory panel considers necessary.
“A fair distribution of electoral divisions is essential to the democratic process, and we must ensure Albertans receive effective representation in this legislature. These amendments reflect the direction of the government resolution.”
The work of the independent advisory panel will ensure effective representation in Alberta’s electoral boundaries as guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.