With just over two months until the Oct. 19 referendum, Elections Alberta says it’s seen a rise in misinformation about its online voter registration tool. It concerns the VoterLink tool, which allows Albertans to register to vote for the first time, confirm they are registered or update their address or name. Elections Alberta says nobody can delete or remove your information using the tool and it does not directly access the list of electors information system. The chief electoral officer says the system is safe and secure. It also warns of a rise in misinformation and disinformation campaigns leading up to the referendum. “Misinformation about voter registrations is the latest social media rumour being promoted in an effort to cause concerns related to the referendum,” chief electoral officer Gordon McClure said. “Elections Alberta would like to reassure Albertans their information in Voterlink is safe and secure, and that contrary to reports, no voter registrations have been removed from the List of Electors without electors’ consent,” McClure added. “If you have voted in previous provincial elections, and have not moved or changed your name, you are likely registered to vote.”
