14 h. ago 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.

Economics

4 d. ago 'Basically in campaign mode': Alberta separatists launch renewed referendum push after Bill 14 passes

The Alberta Prosperity Project's Mitch Sylvestre says the group has submitted its paperwork under new initiative laws and is ready to begin gathering signatures in January

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8 d. ago Province amends bill after Elections Alberta warns it harms trust

The 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.

Politics

1 week ago First Nations applaud judge’s rejection of Alberta separation referendum question

Alberta 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.

Other

1 week ago Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional

An Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.

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1 week ago Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape

Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta imposes restrictions on party names, paves way for separatist referendum

"It has nothing to do with the separatists," said Justice Minister Mickey Amery

Culture