A New Federal Electoral Map is Taking Shape for Alberta
Calgary, Friday, June 10, 2022 – The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this September. The map introduces changes to Alberta's federal electoral district boundaries and was developed through an independent and non-partisan process.
"To give Albertans more time to participate in the process, the Commission has extended the deadline to request to make a representation at a public hearing to August 15 instead of July 31 (the date that appears in the insert). We look forward to hearing from the public," said the Honourable Justice Bruce McDonald, Chair of the three-member Commission. Donald Barry and Donna Wilson are the other members responsible for the readjustment of the province's federal electoral boundaries.
The proposal reflects the increase in Alberta's population from 3,645,257 in 2011 to 4,262,635, as captured in the 2021 Census, and considers communities of interest or identity, and historic and geographic factors. The proposal can be found at redistribution2022.ca.
Under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the Commission's main aim in redrawing boundaries is to divide the province into 37 electoral districts with populations that are as close to the electoral quota as reasonably possible while considering the factors listed above. The electoral quota for each district is 115,206, which represents the result of the division of the total population of the province (4,262,635) by the number of electoral districts (37).
Public Hearings
The Alberta Commission is holding in-person hearings and may also hold virtual hearings to gather opinions on the proposed boundaries and electoral district names.
| Location | Place of Hearing | Date of Hearing | Time of Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Prairie | Delta by Marriott Grande Prairie Airport 11700 99 Avenue | Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Peace River | Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Sawridge 9510 - 100 Street | Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Fort McMurray | Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray, 435 Gregoire Drive | Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| St. Paul | The Landing and Conference Centre 4902 39 Street | Thursday, September 8, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Lloydminster | Holiday Inn & Suites Lloydminster 5612-44th Street, Alberta | Thursday, September 8, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Medicine Hat | Best Western Premier 35 Paul Stober Drive SE | Friday, September 9, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Edmonton | Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre 4404 Gateway Boulevard NW | Monday, September 12, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Edmonton | Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre 4404 Gateway Boulevard NW | Monday, September 12, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Edmonton | Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre 4404 Gateway Boulevard NW | Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| St. Albert | St Albert Inn & Suites 156 St. Albert Trail | Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Vegreville | Vegreville Suites 6539 Hwy 16A West | Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Camrose | Ramada Inn 4702 73 Street | Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Wetaskiwin | Best Western Wayside Inn 4103 56 Street | Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Calgary | Silver Springs Golf & Country Club 1600 Varsity Estates Drive NW | Monday, September 19, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Calgary | Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association 5600 Centre Street N | Monday, September 19, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Calgary | Haysboro Community Association 1204 89 Avenue SW | Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Airdrie | Town and Country Centre Suite 103, 275 Jensen Drive NE | Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Olds | Pomeroy Inn 4601 46 Avenue | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Red Deer | Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre 3310 50 Avenue | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Drumheller | Badlands Community Facility 80 Veterans Way | Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Cochrane | Cochrane Lions Club 109 Fifth Avenue | Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Banff | Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre 201 Lynx Street | Friday, September 23, 2022 | 1 p.m. |
| Canmore | Canmore Opera House 400 Spring Creek Drive | Friday, September 23, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Lethbridge | Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge 320 Scenic Drive S | Monday, September 26, 2022 | 7 p.m. |
| Virtual hearing | The link will be provided to participants | Friday, October 14, 2022 | 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. |
If you wish to make a presentation at a hearing, please send a notice to the Commission no later than August 15, 2022. You can do so by:
- mailing it to the Commission's office
- emailing AB@redecoupage-federal-redistribution.ca
Notices of representation should include:
- your name, address and contact information
- the organization you represent (if any)
- the date of the public hearing you wish to attend
- a short overview of the issue(s) you intend to address
- your official language of preference
- any accommodation you may need
NOTE: If you wish to send comments and feedback to the Commission without attending a public hearing, you can do so by email or by mail. To obtain a copy of the Commission's proposal or to learn more about the redistribution of federal electoral districts, visit redistribution-2022.ca.
Information
Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta
Website: redistribution2022.ca
Email: AB@redecoupage-federal-redistribution.ca
Mailing address
Ooldouz Sotoudehnia
Commission Secretary, Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta
P.O. Box 45062
Calgary, AB, T2L 1Y4