Alberta premier leaves door open to pursuing some referendum initiatives even with ‘no’ vote
“I want to get a mandate from Albertans,” said Premier Danielle Smith as she provided more details on…
Collecting signatures for separation vote doesn’t violate treaty: Alberta’s lawyers
By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2026 8:02 pm Updated April 9, 2026 8:03 pm…
Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
Premier Danielle Smith’s parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition that calls for…
Alberta Premier defends controversial referendum questions on immigration
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying “not…
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation
Hundreds of people lined up Monday at Calgary’s Stampede grounds to sign their names on a petition calling…
Alberta ups referendum petition fees to $25K — a 5,000% hike to discourage ‘frivolous applications’
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per…
First Nations applaud judge’s rejection of Alberta separation referendum question
Alberta First Nations are applauding a ruling by an Alberta Court of Kings Bench judge on Friday that…
Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional
A judge from the Alberta Court of Kings Bench has issued a surprise ruling on the proposal for…
Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including…
Alberta premier’s request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
Alberta’s chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course…