Ellerslie’s MP is Tim Uppal (Conservative Party of Canada), for Edmonton Gateway
Because the Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s boundaries come with non-commercial terms, this page doesn’t say which riding Ellerslie is in. Local government for Ellerslie is Edmonton’s, with Andrew Knack as mayor. Across Alberta, 33 of the 37 MPs sit with the Conservative Party of Canada.
Three governments, and who does what
Ellerslie is governed by Edmonton, with Alberta and Ottawa.
The city council decides local matters.
Schools, health care, highways, municipal law.
assembly.ab.ca ↗Passports, pensions, EI, defence, immigration.
ourcommons.ca ↗Who to ask
Green: municipal. Gold: provincial. Grey: federal.
Edmonton has no upper-tier council: Division No. 11, its census division, exists for statistics only.
From the council table to Ottawa
Every elected tier that speaks for Ellerslie, from the most recent elections.
- 1Edmonton councilelectedAndrew Knack
- 2Legislative Assembly of Alberta–
- 3House of CommonsEdmonton Gateway
Party colours are neutral on purpose: they tell parties apart and aren’t the parties’ own. MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada
When Ellerslie votes
The last and next general elections at each level; a by-election can come in between.
| Election | Last | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton council | 20 October 2025 | 15 October 2029 |
| Legislative Assembly of Alberta | 29 May 2023 | – |
| House of Commons | 28 April 2025 | – |
Why not 2025? Elections Canada publishes those counts under non-commercial terms, and its open data stop at the 2021 election. Voters last chose the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on 29 May 2023 and the House of Commons on 28 April 2025. The council elected on 20 October 2025 serves until 15 October 2029, when Edmonton council is chosen again. Under the Local Authorities Election Act, Edmonton’s next municipal vote is on 15 October 2029, the third Monday in October every four years.
Election dates: the legislatures, MMAH and MAMH
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta: riding not placed
Provinces and territories run schools, health care and municipal law; each riding elects one MLA.
Find your MLA on the legislature’s site
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Tim Uppal represents Edmonton Gateway in Ottawa
Each riding elects one MP to the House of Commons; the general election of 28 April 2025 chose the 45th Parliament.
Edmonton Gateway · Conservative Party of Canada · first elected 2008
en.wikipedia.org ↗- Conservative Party of Canada33
- Liberal Party of Canada3
- New Democratic Party1
As Wikidata records them.
The MP’s record
Had the 2021 ballots been cast in today’s Edmonton Gateway, the Conservative Party of Canada would have led with 43%; Tim Uppal held it for them in 2025. Tim Uppal was first elected in 2008, spent time out of the House and returned in 2019. Over the years Tim Uppal has belonged to the Canadian Alliance and the Conservative Party of Canada. Tim Uppal has served as Minister of Democratic Institutions (2011–2013).
MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026
Edmonton—Wetaskiwin returned Mike Lake (Conservative Party of Canada) in 2021
The 2019 and 2021 counts in Edmonton—Wetaskiwin, Ellerslie’s riding before the map was redrawn; it now votes in Edmonton Gateway.
Mike Lake was the sitting MP, elected there in 2019 with 72%. In 2021, Edmonton—Wetaskiwin went to Mike Lake (Conservative Party of Canada) on 56%; Hugo Charles (New Democratic Party) finished 30,081 votes behind. Turnout in Edmonton—Wetaskiwin reached 65% in 2021, against 63% nationally.
All 5 candidates in Edmonton—Wetaskiwin, 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Lake | Conservative Party of Canada | 48,340 | 55.7% |
| Hugo Charles | New Democratic Party | 18,259 | 21.0% |
| Ron Thiering | Liberal Party of Canada | 12,229 | 14.1% |
| Tyler Beauchamp | People's Party of Canada | 7,670 | 8.8% |
| Travis Calliou | Veterans Coalition Party of Canada | 345 | 0.4% |
Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Edmonton council spends less per resident than most
The 2024 financial return: spending by service and revenue by source, per resident, compared only with Alberta’s municipalities.
Spending per resident by service, 2024
What pays for it
Shares of revenue, town and province.
11,598 full-time positions are funded, 9.4 per thousand residents. Each resident’s share of Edmonton council’s 2024 spending came to $3,085, where the middle of Alberta’s municipalities sat at $3,457. More goes to roads and transit than to anything else: $935 a resident, 30% of all spending. At 45%, property taxes count for more of the revenue than the 44% seen across the province. At $3,528 per resident, Edmonton council’s $4.4 billion of long-term debt is more than the $745 median.
Every service line, 2024
| Service | 2024 | Per resident | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roads and transit | $1.2 billion | $935 | 30% |
| Police, fire and protection | $909.2M | $734 | 24% |
| General government | $625.1M | $505 | 16% |
| Recreation and culture | $531.2M | $429 | 14% |
| Water, sewers and waste | $240.1M | $194 | 6% |
| Planning and development | $202M | $163 | 5% |
| Social housing | $81.9M | $66 | 2% |
| Social services and child care | $73.1M | $59 | 2% |
Money: municipal financial and statistical data 2024, Alberta Municipal Affairs. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Residents: Statistics Canada, 2025 estimate.
Having a say in how Ellerslie is run
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elections.ab.ca ↗What this data can and can’t tell you
- Not on this page. Band councils, and which party runs the council: the open lists carry no party, and most councils have none.
- Which riding. The 2021 Census homes of a place’s residents fix its ridings, and one is shown once it holds 5% of them.
- Who holds each seat. A member who resigned or switched parties last week may still show here: the names are Wikidata’s.
- Election results. Ridings changed in 2023: the 2019 and 2021 results are on the old map, and the 2021 vote on today’s map is Elections Canada’s own estimate from polling divisions.
- Council money. Alberta’s 2024 municipal financial returns, per resident with Statistics Canada’s 2025 population estimate.
Questions about how Ellerslie is run
Who is the MP for Ellerslie?
Ellerslie is in Edmonton Gateway, represented by Tim Uppal (Conservative Party of Canada).
Which party won Ellerslie in the 2021 federal election?
The Conservative Party of Canada, with Mike Lake in Edmonton—Wetaskiwin; since 2025 Tim Uppal represents Edmonton Gateway.
Who is the MLA for Ellerslie?
This page can’t say which riding Ellerslie is in; the Legislative Assembly of Alberta lists every MLA with theirs.
Who heads the council in Edmonton?
Andrew Knack is mayor, at the head of Edmonton council.
How much does Edmonton council spend?
Edmonton council spent $3.8 billion in 2024 for about 1,238,295 residents; its largest service line was roads and transit, at $1.2 billion.
Sources: MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · Money: municipal financial and statistical data 2024, Alberta Municipal Affairs. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Residents: Statistics Canada, 2025 estimate. · Next municipal election: the province’s municipal election act · Municipality types: Statistics Canada census subdivisions · Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).