Alberta Boosting Legislature Seat Count By 2 Ahead of Next Election

Albert’s growing population has prompted the provincial government to table legislation to add two new seats to the legislature for the next election.
Justice Minister Mickey Amery has proposed changes to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act calling for the creation of two new electoral districts prior to the 2027 general election. The change would bring the seat tally up to 89 from 87.
“Alberta has grown by approximately 155,000 people since the last provincial election, and with a growth rate of approximately 3.2 percent we anticipate that Alberta’s population will continue to grow,” Amery said during a Nov. 5 press conference.
“If we look at population alone, to the number of MLAs elected in this assembly, that is a signal that we want fair but effective representation here for all Albertans.”…