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Order in council dissolution thirtieth legislature
This Order in Council declares the dissolution of the Thirtieth Legislature of Alberta, initiating a general election.
What changed
- The Thirtieth Legislature of Alberta is declared dissolved.
- Members of the Legislative Assembly are discharged from further meetings and attendance.
- A Proclamation is ordered to be issued to formalize the dissolution.
Why it matters
- The dissolution of the Legislature triggers a general election, allowing for the formation of a new legislative body.
- This action represents a fundamental constitutional step in Alberta's democratic process.
- It marks the end of the legislative session and the mandate of the sitting government, leading to a period of caretaker governance until a new government is formed.
Other governance concerns
- Constitutional process for legislative dissolution
- Transition of governmental authority
- Timing of general elections
Primary sources (1)
- Primary sourceGovernment documentOrder in Council 2023/153 (Alberta King's Printer)