Alberta s government released details of a major voting overhaul Thursday – one that aims to raise spending limits for parties, ban foreign money, and make donations during leadership contests unlimited – in an effort to "increase trust" amongst voters.
Alberta’s United Conservative government wants to end the $2 million cap on election campaign spending in favour of a new formula and require mandatory identification for voters in provincial elections.
EDMONTON, AB â The province has introduced legislation aimed at improving democracy in Alberta.
Bill 68, the Election Statutes Amendment Act would see some changes to the Referendum Act as well as the Education Act.
The Referendum Act allows referendums to be held on government-led initiatives or matters of public interest before theyâre implemented â including the recommendations of the Fair Deal Panel.
More on the Fair Deal Panel is available here.
Meanwhile, the Education Act contains eligibility requirements for candidates seeking nominations for francophone regional authority trustees.
Posted: Apr 19, 2021 3:24 PM MT | Last Updated: April 19
Justice Minister Kaycee Madu says Bill 68 would allow cabinet ministers to speak about issues Albertans will be asked to vote on in referendums. (Dave Bajer/CBC )
The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would allow cabinet ministers to speak publicly about issues that will be voted on in referendums.
The measure, which applies to all MLAs, is contained within Bill 68, the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2021, which was introduced for first reading on Monday.
The Elections Act contains provisions that prohibit government advertising in the period leading up to provincial elections or referendum votes.