Alberta lowers legal referendum threshold as support for independence grows

Alberta’s United Conservative government has dramatically lowered the bar for triggering a referendum, making it far easier for citizens to force a province-wide vote on major issues—including Alberta

Apr 30, 2025

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Alberta’s United Conservative government has dramatically lowered the bar for triggering a referendum, making it far easier for citizens to force a province-wide vote on major issues—including Alberta’s relationship with Canada.

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A guest post by

Isaac Lamoureux, True North

Journalist for True North. Host of the Alberta Roundup, The Daily Brief, Off the Record.