Do you agree that the Province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?

Only registered canvassers may collect signatures on the petition, view electors’ authorized identification, and witness each signature collected.

This is an Elections Alberta rule, so not anyone in Alberta can print off a signature form and collect signatures. This is part of the process so signatures can be checked and validated.

The proponent must register every individual they wish to have canvass on their behalf.

A canvasser becomes registered after submitting their information through the proponent and Stay Free Alberta to Elections Alberta.

The proponent must register every individual they wish to have canvass on their behalf.

• Canvassers are eligible electors (18+ year of age, ordinarily resident in Alberta, and a Canadian citizen).

The following individuals cannot file or apply:

• a sitting member of the Legislature;
• the Chief Electoral Officer, Election Commissioner, an election officer, or an individual who is otherwise a member of the Chief Electoral Officer’s office staff;
• an individual who is prohibited from being a chief financial officer under section 29(4) of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act;
• an individual who, at any time within the previous 8 years, has been convicted of an offence under the Citizen Initiative Act, the Election Act, or the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act.

• Flexible time commitment (even 1–2 hours/week)
• Training and scripts provided
• You choose when and where you help
• Support from local team leads
• No experience required

• Collect signatures using the petition signature sheets issued to the proponent by Elections Alberta. Signatures collected on any other form are not valid and will not be counted.
• View electors’ ID which proves their identity and status as an elector (either one piece of government-issued photo ID with their name and current residential address or two pieces of authorized ID with their name, one of which of which has their current residential address).*
• Witness each of the signatures collected.
• Sign each page of the petition containing signatures witnessed by them with:
  • Their name, residential address, and phone number* and
  • A statement confirming the signatures were provided by individuals who are eligible to sign the petition and that each individual produced proof of their identity as an elector.*
• Produce their canvasser identification documents on request while canvassing.
• Not accept any inducement or monetary benefit for canvassing.
• Comply with the Canvasser Code of Conduct and any guidelines for canvassing issued by the Chief Electoral Officer.
• Return their canvasser ID to the proponent on or before the last day of the citizen initiative petition signing period.

1. Sign Up: Take the first step and register your interest to be a canvasser.
2. Connect: An area leader will reach out to welcome you and guide you through the next steps.
3. Official Registration: Mitch Sylvestre will submit your application to Elections Alberta, registering you as an official canvasser.
4. Get Trained: Receive expert training so you’re confident and effective as you gather signatures for this historic cause.

Everything you need to confidently collect valid signatures for the Stay Free Alberta initiative.

Your essentials checklist

1. Printed petition sheets - Bring multiple copies; keep sheets clean and flat.
2. Clipboard and pens
3. Blue/black ink only. One signer per line.
4. ID and canvasser pass - Keep your pass visible to help build trust when approached.

Stay positive, polite, and on-message. Talking points and best practices for communicating with the public will be included in your canvasser training. 

One signer per line

Ensure full legal name, complete civic address, municipality, and signature.

Eligibility first

Signers must be eligible Alberta voters. Ask a quick eligibility question before they sign.

Ink and legibility

An ink pen must be used for signing. No pencil. Write clearly—if a detail is missing, kindly ask the signer to complete it.

Canvasser declaration

You must complete the canvasser portion of the form where required and sign where indicated.

Offer a 10–15 second overview of the purpose and process. If interested, guide them through the form.

Avoid debates. Share where to learn more about the petition and referendum via approved educational resources (to be provided through training).

A friendly close leaves the door open for future support.