John_smithy_1

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@Jes_in_GP Look at that. Shameful!!

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

It appears CERTAIN staff at Elections Alberta in #GP have been arbitrarily disqualifying people who are affiliated with a political party. And doing it while shortstaffed for the ballot counting. There are no restrictions for scrutineers (see pic). They are claiming it's under "the oath" but read below and send an email. FAST.

You're telling me that none of the elections Alberta staff are affiliated with any political party?

May want to send an email for clarification. Copy/paste below.

Hurry, time is running out.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.
#AlbertaIndependence

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Elections Alberta — Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and applicable RETURNING OFFICERS ONLY. 

Any and all election clerks are to forward this to the RETURNING OFFICER Immediately. I will not accept a generic response from an Elections Clerk. 

I am writing to raise a concern regarding reports that individuals are being disqualified from working as election officers in the October 2026 Alberta referendum solely because they hold membership in a registered political party.

Elections Alberta’s published eligibility requirements under the Election Act do not identify ordinary political-party membership as an automatic disqualification.

Furthermore, Elections Alberta’s own hiring principles state:

“Applicants must not be affiliated with, or be perceived as affiliated with, any partisan organization or individual, if that affiliation compromises their ability to be, or be seen as, non-partisan in their community.”

The operative wording is “if that affiliation compromises their ability”.

This establishes a conditional standard, not an automatic prohibition against political-party membership.

Elections Alberta’s official employment application also requires applicants to attest that they will remain impartial and non-partisan throughout their appointment.

These requirements distinguish between holding a political affiliation and engaging in partisan conduct while serving as an election officer.

If Elections Alberta is automatically rejecting every applicant who holds membership in a political party, without considering whether that membership compromises their ability to perform their duties impartially, such a practice appears inconsistent with its published hiring principles.

I am therefore requesting written clarification of the following:

Is membership in a registered political party, by itself, sufficient grounds for automatic disqualification?
If so, what specific provision of the Election Act, regulation, or Elections Alberta policy authorizes this blanket exclusion?
If the published hiring principles require an assessment of whether an affiliation compromises impartiality, why would ordinary party membership alone be treated as conclusive evidence of such a compromise?
Are Returning Officers being instructed to automatically reject applicants who disclose political-party membership?

Given that advance voting is already underway and election officers are being recruited for the October 19 referendum, I request an expedited written response.

The distinction between political affiliation and impartial performance of public duties is important. Elections Alberta’s hiring decisions should reflect its published eligibility requirements and apply those standards consistently.

Thank you.

@ikwilson @CoryBMorgan @Martyupnorth @JonFromAlberta @United_AB_Flags @JasonLavigneAB @WScafemirror @StayFreeAlberta @echipiuk @ElectionsAB

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

See? Wtf?

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

It appears CERTAIN staff at Elections Alberta in #GP have been arbitrarily disqualifying people who are affiliated with a political party. And doing it while shortstaffed for the ballot counting. There are no restrictions for scrutineers (see pic). They are claiming it's under "the oath" but read below and send an email. FAST.

You're telling me that none of the elections Alberta staff are affiliated with any political party?

May want to send an email for clarification. Copy/paste below.

Hurry, time is running out.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.
#AlbertaIndependence

-------------------------------------

Elections Alberta — Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and applicable RETURNING OFFICERS ONLY. 

Any and all election clerks are to forward this to the RETURNING OFFICER Immediately. I will not accept a generic response from an Elections Clerk. 

I am writing to raise a concern regarding reports that individuals are being disqualified from working as election officers in the October 2026 Alberta referendum solely because they hold membership in a registered political party.

Elections Alberta’s published eligibility requirements under the Election Act do not identify ordinary political-party membership as an automatic disqualification.

Furthermore, Elections Alberta’s own hiring principles state:

“Applicants must not be affiliated with, or be perceived as affiliated with, any partisan organization or individual, if that affiliation compromises their ability to be, or be seen as, non-partisan in their community.”

The operative wording is “if that affiliation compromises their ability”.

This establishes a conditional standard, not an automatic prohibition against political-party membership.

Elections Alberta’s official employment application also requires applicants to attest that they will remain impartial and non-partisan throughout their appointment.

These requirements distinguish between holding a political affiliation and engaging in partisan conduct while serving as an election officer.

If Elections Alberta is automatically rejecting every applicant who holds membership in a political party, without considering whether that membership compromises their ability to perform their duties impartially, such a practice appears inconsistent with its published hiring principles.

I am therefore requesting written clarification of the following:

Is membership in a registered political party, by itself, sufficient grounds for automatic disqualification?
If so, what specific provision of the Election Act, regulation, or Elections Alberta policy authorizes this blanket exclusion?
If the published hiring principles require an assessment of whether an affiliation compromises impartiality, why would ordinary party membership alone be treated as conclusive evidence of such a compromise?
Are Returning Officers being instructed to automatically reject applicants who disclose political-party membership?

Given that advance voting is already underway and election officers are being recruited for the October 19 referendum, I request an expedited written response.

The distinction between political affiliation and impartial performance of public duties is important. Elections Alberta’s hiring decisions should reflect its published eligibility requirements and apply those standards consistently.

Thank you.

@ikwilson @CoryBMorgan @Martyupnorth @JonFromAlberta @United_AB_Flags @JasonLavigneAB @WScafemirror @StayFreeAlberta @echipiuk @ElectionsAB

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@ElectionsAB

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@ElectionsAB can you show where it states that scrutineers are unable to work for elections Alberta during the counting process? I’d appreciate some info. Thanks!

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

https://t.co/bm4sUvR2wV

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Each day the national debt accrues 160 million in just interest charges.

Yup, 160 million per day.

It's time to cut the cord and choose a future for people's children.

https://t.co/zNSgWsAvva

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

I'm a scrutineer. There are TOO MANY forever Canadians. Get out to vote. No excuses.

Choosing option 2 is non-binding but sends a clear message they cannot ignore... or forget.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.

#AlbertaIndependence

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@Jes_in_GP What do you want your kids to say? I want them to know that I tried to make their future better as opposed to staying with a failing entity.

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

What do you want your kids to say? I want them to know that I tried to make their future better as opposed to staying with a failing entity. #AlbertaIndependence

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Future generations will talk about this event. What do you want them to say?

Get out and vote at an advanced poll today.

Option 2 is non-binding but sends a clear message that cannot be ignored... or forgotten.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.
#AlbertaIndependence

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Future generations will talk about this event. What do you want them to say?

Get out and vote at an advanced poll today.

Option 2 is non-binding but sends a clear message that cannot be ignored... or forgotten.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.
#AlbertaIndependence

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@Jes_in_GP Selective reporting by legacy media to sway results!

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

Selective reporting by legacy media to sway results…

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Any of you "reporters" creating a front page news story about the Elections Alberta letter that was sent out on a Friday at 5:40 PM before a long weekend?

The letter that indicated no third-party advertisers are allowed scrutineers at the polling stations?

The letter sent to all the TPAs who have been working with Elections Alberta for scrutineers since August?

The letter that indicates only the UCP and NDP are allowed scrutineers?

Remind me what those two parties' positions are on choosing option 2 again?

Don't the advance polls start Tuesday?

Could this be an interesting news story?

Are we practising neutrality in news reporting?

Do you think this is as important as a manufactured story about apparent "traitors and foreign interference"?

I guess nothing changes, if nothing changes?

Choosing option 2 on Oct 19 is non-binding but it sends a message they cannot ignore.... or forget.

@CarrieTait @globeandmail @CTVNews @CTV @CTVCalgary @globalnews @CBC @CBCNews @CBCTheNational @CityNewsTO @CityNewsYEG @citynewscalgary
#AlbertaIndependence

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Any of you "reporters" creating a front page news story about the Elections Alberta letter that was sent out on a Friday at 5:40 PM before a long weekend?

The letter that indicated no third-party advertisers are allowed scrutineers at the polling stations?

The letter sent to all the TPAs who have been working with Elections Alberta for scrutineers since August?

The letter that indicates only the UCP and NDP are allowed scrutineers?

Remind me what those two parties' positions are on choosing option 2 again?

Don't the advance polls start Tuesday?

Could this be an interesting news story?

Are we practising neutrality in news reporting?

Do you think this is as important as a manufactured story about apparent "traitors and foreign interference"?

I guess nothing changes, if nothing changes?

Choosing option 2 on Oct 19 is non-binding but it sends a message they cannot ignore.... or forget.

@CarrieTait @globeandmail @CTVNews @CTV @CTVCalgary @globalnews @CBC @CBCNews @CBCTheNational @CityNewsTO @CityNewsYEG @citynewscalgary
#AlbertaIndependence

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@Jes_in_GP I’ll grab some also. I will put them up along the main roads so people see them!

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

#GrandePrairie #Alberta #Vote

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Hey #GP, come get your free signs to place along main roads. Help spread the positive message for change!

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.
#AlbertaIndependence

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Hey #GP, come get your free signs to place along main roads. Help spread the positive message for change!

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.
#AlbertaIndependence

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Courage is being afraid... but doing it anyway. Because deep down you realize it needs to be done.

I moved from Ontario 17 years ago with all my worldly belongings in a small Uhaul trailer. I left my family and friends behind taking a risk for greater opportunity.

It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I was scared, but did it anyway. Staying was worse in my mind.

The years up to my departure, people struggling in Ontario kept saying: "it's OK, we could always be worse off".

I left because I took a different approach: "it's not OK, I'm going to strive for better".

I work hard, have morals and values, and I've continuously tried to improve myself and my surroundings.

That's why I immediately fit in Alberta.

Alberta is filled with courageous intelligent people who are resilient, hard working and stand up for what they believe in.

They've been this way since the homesteaders braved the harsh landscape to make this land what it is today. Through the droughts and fires, floods and blizzards, they did it.

Would it have been easier to turn around because it was too hard? Would it have been easier to stay with the status quo?

Or did they courageously take that risk for a greater opportunity?

Albertans are courageous and resilient. We take risks and will continue to strive for greatness.

On Oct 19, choose option 2 in this non-binding referendum. Send a clear message that cannot be ignored... or forgotten.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.

#AlbertaIndependence

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

@Jes_in_GP Welcome Jes! I���ve lived here all my life. And I’m choosing option 2. This is non-binding and it’s our only way to send a clear message. And nope, they can’t ignore this one!

[John_smithy_1 @john_smithy_01]

Welcome Jes! I’ve lived here all my life. And I’m choosing option 2. This is non-binding and it’s our only way to send a clear message. And nope, they can’t ignore this one!

[Jes_in_GP @Jes_in_GP]

Courage is being afraid... but doing it anyway. Because deep down you realize it needs to be done.

I moved from Ontario 17 years ago with all my worldly belongings in a small Uhaul trailer. I left my family and friends behind taking a risk for greater opportunity.

It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I was scared, but did it anyway. Staying was worse in my mind.

The years up to my departure, people struggling in Ontario kept saying: "it's OK, we could always be worse off".

I left because I took a different approach: "it's not OK, I'm going to strive for better".

I work hard, have morals and values, and I've continuously tried to improve myself and my surroundings.

That's why I immediately fit in Alberta.

Alberta is filled with courageous intelligent people who are resilient, hard working and stand up for what they believe in.

They've been this way since the homesteaders braved the harsh landscape to make this land what it is today. Through the droughts and fires, floods and blizzards, they did it.

Would it have been easier to turn around because it was too hard? Would it have been easier to stay with the status quo?

Or did they courageously take that risk for a greater opportunity?

Albertans are courageous and resilient. We take risks and will continue to strive for greatness.

On Oct 19, choose option 2 in this non-binding referendum. Send a clear message that cannot be ignored... or forgotten.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.

#AlbertaIndependence