Participate
Become a Calgary Bow-Petitioner
As a resident of Calgary-Bow, you hold the power to sign and collect signatures to recall Minister Nicolaides, for students, teachers, parents, and families across Alberta.
Volunteer Registration
Form
Support petitioners of Calgary-Bow by registering as a volunteer with the Recall Nicolaides team. Your help is needed, both in person and virtually!
Register a Signing Location
Your signing location will be published online on our “How to sign” page so supporters can find and support your efforts
If you live in Calgary-Bow, sign up to become a petitioner. Outside Calgary Bow but want to support, please sign up to learn how!
Who Can Sign
Before anyone signs, quickly confirm they’re eligible. Use this checklist per Elections Alberta’s cover sheet.
At least 18 years of age
Ordinarily resident in Calgary-Bow
No signing on behalf of another individual.
Canadian citizen
Provide Contact Info
(phone or email)
Elections Alberta may contact signers to verify information.
Sign once; do not sign for others
One signature per person; no signing on behalf of another individual.
Provide physical (civic) address
No mailing addresses such as P.O. Box. Include municipality and write clearly.
Ask eligibility first Use blue/black ink Print clearly No P.O. Box
Sign the petition if you agree:
I respectfully request the recall of Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Minister of Education and MLA for Calgary-Bow. His record demonstrates a clear failure to support public education.
He prioritizes privatization, committed to increasing charter-private school funding from $42 million in 2022 to $561 million by 2027. Alberta charter-private schools investment is unmatched across Canada. Meanwhile, public education faces: overcrowded classrooms, inappropriate curricula, inadequate resources, and insufficient funding and staff.
Furthermore, Mr. Nicolaides continues to dismiss Alberta’s role in promoting fossil fuel disinformation in schools across the country. His actions render him unfit to lead Alberta Education or represent Calgary-Bow.
Collector’s Tool Kit
Everything you need to confidently collect valid signatures for the Recall Nicolaides initiative.
Your Essentials Checklist
Printed petition sheets
Bring multiple copies; keep sheets clean and flat.Clipboard and pens
Blue/black ink only. One signer per line.ID and canvasser pass
Keep your pass visible to help build trust when approached.Talking points
Stay positive, polite, and on‑message
Engagement tips & key talking points
Lead with purpose
Preserves Public Education —help us reach the required signatures to send a clear message.Be respectful and brief
Offer a 10–15 second overview. If interested, guide them through the form.Keep it non‑partisan and factual
Avoid debates. Share where to learn more on our website.Thank everyone
A friendly close leaves the door open for future support.
How to complete a petition sheet (single sided only)
One signer per line
Ensure full legal name, complete civic address, municipality, and signature.Eligibility first
Signers must be eligible Alberta voters. Ask a quick eligibility question before they sign.Ink and legibility
No pencil. Write clearly—if a detail is missing, kindly ask to complete it.Canvasser declaration
You must complete the canvasser portion when required and sign where indicated.
Quick answers (FAQs)
Who can sign?
Eligible voters residing in Calgary-Bow. Sign once per person.Why provide full address?
Elections compliance requires it to validate signatures.Is my information safe?
We handle petition sheets responsibly and submit them securely.
Submitting completed sheets
Return completed petition sheets promptly according to the instructions from the coordination team.
Citizen Initiative Petition — Cover Sheet
Show this cover sheet before anyone signs
The cover sheet explains eligibility, how to complete the form, and that Elections Alberta may verify signers by phone or email. Display it first, then proceed to the signature sheet.
Initiative Petition Signature Sheet
How to complete the signature sheet
Allow the signer to read “the petition statement” above. Then have each citizen neatly complete one row on the sheet and sign. Each row must include: full name (printed), signature, civic address (no P.O. Box), city, postal code, phone or email (for Elections Alberta verification), and date. Use blue or black ink and print clearly. One signature per person. Do not sign on behalf of anyone else.