Calgary professor breaks down Alberta referendum questions

Calgary professor breaks down Alberta referendum questions

September 23, 2026 10:39 pm MST.

Lori Williams, an associate professor of policy studies at Mount Royal University, held a public session to explain the referendum process and the issues voters will face.

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