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Alberta Referendum Costs Spark Debate | Calgary News
Alberta’s opposition is demanding transparency on the referendum’s cost, estimating up to $132 million — a figure echoed by a former chief electoral officer — while the government remains silent on its own numbers. Adding to the expense: a $1.5 million secession study, $300K for the referendum website, and alleged $160K in TV ads and $200K in promo videos. The Premier defends the spending as essential to inform Albertans about the referendum’s implications — a vote for more provincial sovereignty while staying in Canada. But public backlash is mounting, with many citizens questioning the…
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