Alberta introduces legislation to allow municipal political parties in Calgary, Edmonton

The Alberta government has tabled legislation to bring sweeping changes to municipal elections and the powers the province has over its cities and towns. Bill 20, if passed, would introduce optional political parties to Calgary and Edmonton's municipal elections, ban the use of electronic tabulators and provide a mechanism for the provincial cabinet to remove municipal councillors if it is deemed "in the public interest." The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act would also allow cabinet to o