Alberta's Referendum Costs Skyrocket | Canada News

Alberta’s opposition is blasting the cost of the upcoming referendum, revealing taxpayers are already shelling out over $365,000 just to get the word out — with a potential $1.5 million spent on economic analysis of secession. NDP leader Naheed Nenshi demands full transparency, calling it an expensive political stunt, while Premier Danielle Smith insists the ballot is meant to settle the issue — though critics say most Albertans are content staying in Canada. Elections Alberta is preparing for a massive logistical push, needing 60,000 workers — four times the last election’s staff — and Nenshi warns new rules like 48-hour hand-counting will only inflate costs further. 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/93cb32150784288c