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Danielle Smith announces a raft of referenda, seemingly designed to advance the UCP’s separatist agenda

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith yesterday announced a raft of referendum questions for Oct. 19 demanding provincial intrusion into federal jurisdiction, cutting services to new Canadians and other anti-immigrant measures, and seeking significant changes to the Canadian constitution. There will be five wordy policy referenda focusing on immigration and clearly designed to appeal to the United…

by David Climenhaga February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

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Danielle Smith announces a raft of referenda, seemingly designed to advance the UCP’s separatist agenda

Alberta Conservatives fume as Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux jumps ship for the Liberals

Ric McIver states unequivocally he is not a supporter of Alberta separatism

The new country Alberta’s separatist minority is dreaming of would never be a real democracy

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