Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has issued a public warning after identifying a fraudulent website that appears to imitate its official online platform by using a misleading web address and displaying fabricated voter information.
According to the election authority, the website electionsab.ca closely resembles the official Elections Alberta address, elections.ab.ca, and appears to have been created to mislead users amid recent concerns surrounding the unauthorized use of Alberta’s List of Electors.
Officials clarified that the website generates entirely fictitious information, including names, residential addresses, telephone numbers and so-called elector identification numbers. Elections Alberta stressed that the displayed data is not linked to the province’s official List of Electors and does not contain genuine voter information.
Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure said the website appears to be part of a disinformation effort intended to undermine confidence in Alberta’s electoral system and the work of Elections Alberta.
McClure noted that the agency currently lacks the legislative authority to investigate or take enforcement action against such websites. He added that Alberta’s existing “deepfake” provisions under the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act do not cover this type of online impersonation.
As a result, Elections Alberta has referred the matter to the appropriate law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies while also taking steps to have the fraudulent website removed.
The election body is encouraging Albertans to remain cautious when accessing election-related information online and to verify that they are using the official Elections Alberta website.
Residents who encounter suspicious websites or questionable information claiming to originate from Elections Alberta have been advised to contact the agency directly to confirm its authenticity and seek clarification.
The warning comes as election authorities continue efforts to protect public trust in Alberta’s electoral process and guard against misinformation targeting voters.
