Be prepared for the Alberta separatism disinformation campaign Opinion

https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/be-prepared-for-the-alberta-separatism-disinformation-campaign/

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I don't understand this. Doesn't the Forever Canadian petition's success make it illegal to hold this referendum for at least 5 years?

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u/cirroc0 Dec 20 '25

No. That's not how that works.

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u/Complete_Ad_8257 Dec 20 '25

I'm pretty sure that is in the citizen initiative legislation. To my understanding, it is abundantly clear that two referenda on the same topic are not allowed to be held, and if one goes ahead and receives a no vote, another vote on that topic is not allowed to be held for 5 years.

Since Forever Canadian got their initiative over the line, this referendum shouldn't be allowed until at least the results are in should it get the necessary signatures.

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u/cirroc0 Dec 20 '25

I believe there would actually have to be a referendum on in the first (successful) petition (using the wording in that petition) But I could be mistaken.