Elected Officials & Elections

No. The Alberta Ombudsman does not have jurisdiction to investigate elected officials, the political decisions of elected officials, or elections. This includes councillors, mayors, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Parliament (MPs).

The Ombudsman investigates matters of administration and can review the final administrative decisions made by a provincial government department or a municipality. To learn how the Ombudsman may get involved, visit our Complaint Checker webpages for Municipalities or Government of Alberta.

Elections

For provincial elections in Alberta, contact Elections Alberta.

For municipal elections, contact Municipal Affairs.

For federal elections, contact Elections Canada.

Office of the Ethics Commissioner

For information or complaints related to the Conflicts of Interest Act, visit the Office of the Ethics Commissioner’s website.

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