When oversight is weakened, bad outcomes follow

In late April, Elections Alberta confirmed the unauthorized use of Alberta’s List of Electors by the Centurion Group Ltd., triggering what officials described as an extremely serious situation affecting millions of Albertans. The list contains the personal information of approximately 2.9 million voters. According to Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure, Albertans have responded with fear and anxiety, particularly those in vulnerable situations, including domestic violence survivors, law enforcement personnel and members of marginalized communities.