Alberta’s Referendum Advertising Rules Clarified | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Elections Alberta just dropped a major clarification on what counts as referendum advertising — it’s only stuff that directly pushes you to vote yes or no on separation. Waving flags or saying “send a message to Ottawa” doesn’t cut it. This comes after confusion, especially from Calgary’s mayor, who was unsure if talking about economic conditions could cross the line into campaigning. The Chief Electoral Officer wants to keep things fair and prevent organizations from being forced to register as third-party advertisers if they’re not actually trying to sway votes. The goal? A clear line…