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UCP referendum questions on immigration are illogical, deceptively worded and tainted by racism

The ballot questions on immigration aim to create conditions that would allow human rights violations and intrusions into federal jurisdiction Let’s take a look today at some of the “referendum questions” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party Government plans to put on a ballot next fall. In addition to its separatist mischief, Ms. Smith’s…

by David Climenhaga July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

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UCP referendum questions on immigration are illogical, deceptively worded and tainted by racism

Danielle Smith and Doug Ford, each facing criticism at home, announce performative pre-election pipeline pact

There’s no need to worry about plans to build a huge electricity plant and AI data centre near Edmonton, Danielle Smith insists

Corb Lund expresses ‘grave concerns’ about how Elections Alberta rejected his ‘Water Not Coal’ petition

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