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Alberta Recall Wave Expands as Four More MLAs Approved, Total Reaches 18

The chief electoral officer says the unprecedented volume requires nearly $7 million to manage roughly 21 active campaigns.

The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton on October 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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Alberta's chief electoral officer confirmed Friday that he has received four more applications for MLA recall petitions, including one for embattled cabinet minister Adriana LaGrange, pictured here with Premier Danielle Smith at a press conference in Calgary in February 2025.

Overview

  • Elections Alberta approved new recall petitions for NDP MLA Amanda Chapman and UCP MLAs Peter Singh, Tanya Fir and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.
  • The official approvals now total 18, with almost one-quarter of MLAs facing drives that predominantly target the UCP caucus.
  • Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure told a legislature committee the office is managing roughly 21 campaigns and requires nearly $7 million to process them.
  • Under the Recall Act, petitioners have 90 days to collect signatures equal to 60% of votes cast in the riding to trigger a recall vote.
  • Petition organizers cite the use of the notwithstanding clause to end a teachers’ strike and alleged health‑contract irregularities as motivations, while a bid against Premier Danielle Smith awaits formal confirmation.