Alberta referendum question does not fall under Clarity Act: PM

Alberta referendum question does not fall under Clarity Act: PM

May 26, 2026 6:28 pm MST.

A federal review of Premier Danielle Smith’s referendum question has found that it does not fall under the Clarity Act, the prime minister confirmed Tuesday afternoon

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