Monthly Archives: April 2026

The Smith Government Exploits the Flaws of Alberta’s Electoral Boundaries Commission Act

Posted on 2026/04/21 by J.W.J. Bowden

Introduction Alberta’s Electoral Boundaries Commission Act contains key structural flaws that encouraged a judge to exercise poor judgement and gave Premier Smith an opening to exploit. First, in all other provinces and in Ottawa, an electoral boundaries commission consists of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Articles for the Spring of 2026

Posted on 2026/04/07 by J.W.J. Bowden

Repealing Fixed-Date Election Laws Nova Scotia, the last province to adopt a fixed-date elections law in 2021, also became the first to repeal one in March 2025. The hegemony of these laws lasted only four years. More significant still, Ontario … Continue reading →

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The Last Gasp of Redistribution 2022: Changing the Names of Ridings

Posted on 2026/04/03 by J.W.J. Bowden

The last round of Federal Electoral Boundaries Commissions (FEBCs) finished their work in 2023, and the Governor-in-Council proclaimed the electoral maps – names and boundaries both – of 340 federal electoral districts under the Representation Orders, 2023. Canadians first voted … Continue reading →

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