Redraw of electoral boundaries would present challenging timeline; Elections Alberta

Alberta’s elections agency says a government decision to revisit how provincial ridings are drawn up will be a challenge as the clock ticks toward an October 2027 vote.

Elections Alberta says it needs at least 1 1/2 years to iron out all the details for new ridings.

Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives have thrown a wrench into that plan, saying they will be introducing a motion to revisit proposed boundary changes with a fall deadline.

That would leave Elections Alberta with about one year to prepare, and the agency says the short time frame would also lead to higher costs.