New Alberta Bill Seeks to Remove Barriers to Citizen Petitions, Tighten Rules on Party Names

New Alberta Bill Seeks to Remove Barriers to Citizen Petitions, Tighten Rules on Party Names
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery appear at a press conference in Edmonton on April 29, 2025. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
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The Alberta government has introduced sweeping legislative changes that would reduce timelines for citizen-initiated petitions and place restrictions on political party names.

Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, was tabled in the legislature on Dec. 4 by Justice Minister Mickey Amery. It contains a range of proposed amendments to current legislation that Amery says will facilitate direct democracy, reduce voter confusion, and restore public confidence in the electoral processes.
Carolina Avendano
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Carolina Avendano has been a reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times since 2024.