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 priority, arguing taxpayer money should go toward urgent needs — and wondering why this vote, not part of the election platform, is happening at all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c7f38fff1fa07fe