Smith Hints at Future Legislative Change to Block Bad-Faith Uses of Albertas Recall Law

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to a question following a speech at the Canada Strong and Free Network national conference in Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no immediate plans to revamp provincial recall legislation, but that could change in the future if the law is used in bad faith.The Recall Act has been thrust into the spotlight since Elections Alberta sanctioned two petitions to oust members of Smith’s United Conservative caucus, with additional petitions potentially on the horizon.