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Alberta Commission Backs 3 New Seats in Calgary and Edmonton, Raising Total to 89

Public feedback begins Nov. 3 ahead of a final report due within five months.

Overview

  • An interim report recommends two new seats in Calgary and one in Edmonton to reflect recent population growth.
  • The proposal would increase the Alberta Legislature from 87 to 89 seats for the 2027 election.
  • The draft recommends redrawing many existing ridings and merging two northern rural constituencies into one.
  • Written submissions open Nov. 3, with public hearings scheduled for January 2026.
  • Justice Minister Mickey Amery and the Opposition NDP say they are reviewing the commission’s recommendations.