Update from the legislature – October 28, 2026
The second session of the thirty-first legislature resumed yesterday. The session is scheduled to run until December 3 with up to fourteen government bills expected to be introduced, including bills from the Minister of Justice and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors that will directly impact municipalities.
Land Use Bylaw Directive Issued
On October 21 the Government of Alberta issued an Order in Council giving direction to the cities of Calgary and Edmonton regarding their land use bylaws. This directive is the latest in a string of decisions as the provincial government has taken several steps in recent years to interject in municipal operations ABmunis is hosting webinars today and tomorrow to discuss these changes and get member direction on our response.
Provincial Electoral Boundaries
The Select Special Committee on Electoral Boundaries met this morning to receive and review the Report of the Independent Advisory Panel on Electoral Boundaries. The report is expected to be adopted and form the basis for legislation this fall to increase and redistribute provincial electoral boundaries in advance of the next provincial election, which is scheduled for October 19, 2027.
Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA resigns
Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson resigned his eat on October 26. A byelection does not need to be called before the next legislated general election. The resignation brings the standings in the legislature to:
- 46 United Conservative
- 39 New Democrat
- 1 Progressive Tory
- 1 Vacant
Spring 2026 Legislation Status (as of Tuesday, October 27)
Leave to Introduce a Bill
Bill 33 - Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (No. 2) (Amery)
Bill 34 - Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Nally)
Second Reading
N/A
Committee of the Whole
N/A
Third Reading
N/A
Awaiting Royal Assent
N/A
Received Royal Assent
N/A
