Ward Boundary Review

A Ward Boundary review takes place following every municipal general election to ensure that the Design Policy criteria are met. Small adjustments to boundaries are often made following these reviews. 

Edmonton has experienced a number of significant changes since the 2017 Municipal Election:

• The annexation of land from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont has increased Edmonton’s geographic footprint
• The population of some wards has increased dramatically since 2017
• Extensive residential development has taken place in some areas of the City

After considering the impact of these changes, Council determined that a comprehensive city-wide review of the Ward Boundary structure is needed.

In June 2019, City Council established a Ward Boundary Commission, made up of members of the public, to conduct a review of the current boundary structure and the Ward Boundary Design Policy. The Commission is the first in Edmonton’s history.

The Commission will present a report to Council by June 1, 2020. The Commission’s report may recommend changes to the current ward boundary structure and to the Design Policy criteria.   

The Ward Boundary system is an essential part of the municipal government process. If the boundaries do not create a relatively even population distribution, some areas of the City may not be represented as effectively as others when important decisions are made by Council.

The Ward Boundary Commission wants to hear from Edmontonians! The Commission wants to hear your feedback on changes to the ward boundary structure and ward boundary design policy. 

Residents can share their thoughts online or at a drop-in public engagement event, to be held in the new year. Visit involved.edmonton.ca/wardreview for more information and the event schedule.