Alberta Referendum
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Opposition accuses Premier Danielle Smith of gaslighting: ‘Albertans are not idiots’There was lots of backlash Friday against Premier Danielle Smith's decision to hold a referendum that could lead to Alberta's independence, but Smith is standing firm.Politics9 hours
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Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result: Danielle SmithAsked if she's worried about her job, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said those who want a binding separation vote should put their efforts toward winning in October.PoliticsMay 22
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Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment, concernFrom bewilderment to confusion, Albertans are reacting to Premier Smith's announcement this fall's referendum will include a question on holding a separate separatism referendum.PoliticsMay 21
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Should we stay or go? Albertans to vote on separatism in referendumAlbertans will be faced with the question of staying in Canada or holding a future separatism vote in this fall’s referendum, Premier Danielle Smith revealed Thursday night.PoliticsMay 21
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Alberta separatists threaten to oust Premier Danielle Smith over referendum questionAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing mounting criticism over her failure to call a referendum on the province's independence, with some separatists now threatening her job.PoliticsMay 20
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NDP worried UCP government may be forging ahead with referendum on Alberta’s futureA last-minute-meeting by an Alberta legislature committee to discuss the "Forever Canadian" petition, has raised concerns the UCP government plans to forge ahead with a referendum.PoliticsMay 19
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Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge’s ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic’Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting the ruling of an Alberta judge who quashed a separatist petition and says the province will appeal the court ruling.PoliticsMay 13
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Alberta separation group delivers petition, says it has enough names for referendumStay Free Alberta said it has formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to trigger a separatism referendum on the province leaving Canada.PoliticsMay 4
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Lawyer pushing for ad ban says Alberta premier exploiting loophole with referendum websiteThe province is prohibited from advertising or publishing certain info related to a referendum if it's taking place alongside an election — but not for stand-alone referendums.PoliticsApr 28
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Alberta premier leaves door open to pursuing some referendum initiatives even with ‘no’ voteAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is hoping to get a 'strong mandate' from Albertans to October's referendum questions, but also wouldn't committ to respecting a 'no' vote.PoliticsApr 23
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