Welcome to the official website of the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission!
The Electoral Boundaries Commission was appointed on July 31, 2009 and operates under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act. The Electoral Boundaries Commission will review the existing electoral map of Alberta and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly on the areas, boundaries and names for 87 electoral divisions (four more than at present) based on the latest census and population information. This review is done to ensure that Albertans have effective representation in the Legislative Assembly.
The Electoral Boundaries Commission has completed its first round of public hearings, held from mid-September to early October in 14 locations across Alberta. The Commission will now deliberate, reviewing all public input and the updated municipal census information that reflects the growth since the 2006 federal census.
The Commission will submit an interim report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in February 2010 followed by a second round of public hearings to gather feedback from Albertans before finalizing the electoral boundaries and names. A final report will be submitted to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly by July, 2010.The new electoral map, once approved by the Legislative Assembly will be used for the next provincial election.
Updated Population Information is Available!
The information brochure distributed to Alberta households provided population information based on the 2006 Canada census. The brochure noted that the Commission may consider additional population information reflecting recent growth as it proceeds with its review.
Additional population information is available in the 2008 Official Population List published by Alberta Municipal Affairs. Further information is available in the 2009 census results announced by some municipalities.
The total Alberta population currently being considered by the Commission has been calculated as follows:
| 2006 Canada Census | 3,290,350 |
| Indian Reserve population not counted | 7,288 |
| Increase reported in 2008 Official Population List | 151,619 |
| Wood Buffalo Municipality increase not included in 2008 List | 10,302 |
| 2009 municipal census increase since 2008 (for cities) | 71,186 |
| TOTAL ALBERTA POPULATION | 3,530,745 |
The average population per electoral division for 87 divisions now being considered by the Commission is 40,583.
This information may be further revised when the 2009 Official Population List is available.
