Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 10, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has issued a Public Notice announcing that the Voting Period for the 2025 Late Fall Elections is resuming as well as additional important updates.

For more details about each election, please visit the links below.

October 8, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has issued a Public Notice announcing the confirmed candidates running in the 2025 Late Fall Elections, as well as changes to the voting period due to Canada Post labour issues and disruptions to mail service.

For more details about each election, please visit the links below.

 

September 2, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has announced the following elections;

Please click on the links above for more details, including the Notice of Vote for each election.

Citizens interested in running as a candidate will need to contact the Chief Electoral Office at [email protected] to obtain a Nomination Package.

More details about running as a Candidate in Otipemisiwak Métis Government elections, including eligibility requirements, and the nomination process, can be found here: Information for Candidates

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Are you ready to vote in the next round of District Council Elections?

Voting eligibility is based on your residential address, not your mailing address. Make sure you don't miss out on updates about elections in your District by ensuring that your address, email and phone number are up to date with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Registry Department. 

Confirm and update your information using the Contact Information Portal.

Have questions about using the portal, or updating your contact information? Reach out to the Registry Department at 780-455-2200 or send an email to [email protected]

Please note that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is not able to update Citizen's contact information.

 

ABOUT THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (CEO)

Nicole Latour is an accomplished public servant with more than two decades of leadership in governance, elections, and public administration. She brings more than a decade of elections experience to her role having served as Chief Electoral Officer for the Northwest Territories and as the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer prior to that appointment. Key achievements include introducing the first electronic poll used during a general election at a provincial/territorial level in Canada and developing a comprehensive online self directed distance learning platform for election officers.

Nicole’s career also includes her holding appointments as the first woman Sergeant At Arms for the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, and twice as a Coroner for the NWT Coroners Service. She was also elected to public office, serving as Mayor for the community of Fort Liard, NWT.

Nicole has spent a life time living, and working for and with, the Dene, Inuvialuit, Gwichin and Tli Cho of the Northwest Territories but now resides in Edmonton. As a proud Otipemisiwak citizen she is honoured to be able to share her elections administration knowledge and make a meaningful contribution towards the evolution of her Nation’s electoral practices and systems.

Nicole volunteers in international election observation and in recent years attended observation missions in Bulgaria and Moldova. Nicole is an ardent Blue Jays fan.

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (OCEO)

Our office plays a vital role in upholding the democratic process by overseeing and managing all aspects of elections.

Here’s what we do:

Election Management

  • We meticulously plan and execute elections at all levels, ensuring every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote.

Voter Education

  • We empower citizens with knowledge about the electoral process, along with their voting rights and responsibilities.

Electoral Integrity

  • We uphold the highest standards of fairness and integrity in elections, safeguarding against fraud and ensuring the accuracy of election results.

Outreach and Engagement

  • We engage with communities across the province to promote voter participation, encourage community traditions, and foster a culture of democracy.

Regulatory Guidance

  • We provide guidance on electoral laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and transparency in campaign financing and electoral practices.

Independent Oversight

  • As an independent body, we operate impartially to uphold the principles of democracy, free from partisan influence.

 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information on the Elections and Referenda Act and Campaign Finance Regulation, please visit the Election Act and Regulations page, or contact the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. 

For more information about the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, please visit albertametis.com

Updates will be added as they become available. Stay tuned!