Alberta Referendum
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Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separationHundreds of people lined up on Calgary's Stampede grounds on Monday to sign a petition calling on the province to hold a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada.PoliticsJan 26
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Proposed Alberta separation referendum question approvedElections Alberta has approved the proposed referendum question, 'Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?'PoliticsDec 22, 2025
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Alberta ups referendum petition fees to $25K — a 5,000% hike to discourage ‘frivolous applications’Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum from $500 to $25,000, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.PoliticsDec 18, 2025
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Province amends bill after Elections Alberta warns it harms trustThe Alberta government made a last-minute adjustment to a bill on citizen-initiated referendums, after the chief electoral officer warned it would impede his office's independence.PoliticsDec 10, 2025
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First Nations applaud judge’s rejection of Alberta separation referendum questionAlberta First Nations are applauding a ruling by the Alberta Court of Kings Bench judge that a proposed question for a referendum on separation from Canada is unconstitutional.PoliticsDec 8, 2025
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Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutionalAn Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.PoliticsDec 5, 2025
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Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questionsAlberta's UCP government is changing the rules to make it easier for citizens to force a referendum on issues such as the prospect of the province leaving Confederation.PoliticsDec 4, 2025
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Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation questionA judge in Edmonton has ruled a court review on the constitutionality of a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation should be allowed to proceed.PoliticsAug 14, 2025
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Group applies to have review of Alberta separation question quashedA hearing began Thursday in Edmonton on whether the courts should be allowed to decide if a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation violates the Canadian constitution.PoliticsAug 7, 2025
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Alberta premier’s request for separation referendum question approval rebuffedAlberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.PoliticsJul 29, 2025
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