Premier Smith says no immediate plans to amend Alberta recall law

Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no current plans to change Alberta’s recall legislation, even as two petitions to remove sitting United Conservative Party members have been approved by Elections Alberta.

Speaking to reporters, Smith said she is concerned that some recall efforts may be politically motivated rather than genuine attempts to hold elected officials accountable. She suggested the process may be used to undermine her government rather than serve its intended democratic purpose.

The premier confirmed that no legislative amendments are being considered “at the moment,” but added that the government would “deal with it” if the petitions gather the required number of signatures.

The approved recall petitions target Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides and Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt. Under provincial rules, organizers have 60 days to collect signatures from 40 per cent of eligible voters in each constituency to trigger a recall vote.