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Carney Warns Alberta Independence Bid a 'Dangerous Bluff' Echoing Brexit
politics23 hours ago

Carney Warns Alberta Independence Bid a 'Dangerous Bluff' Echoing Brexit

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney calls Alberta's plan to hold a vote on secession a 'dangerous bluff,' warning it could backfire and complicate Ottawa negotiations, drawing a Brexit-like parallel to what happened 10 years after the UK vote. He urges caution, stressing there is a strong case for a united Canada, while noting the October 19 vote to decide Alberta’s future and that the movement backing independence has gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum. Carney says he will campaign for Canadian unity in the coming months.

via BBC|
#alberta#brexit#canada
Alberta's Secession Gamble Echoes Brexit While Fractured Politics Unfold
politics1 day ago

Alberta's Secession Gamble Echoes Brexit While Fractured Politics Unfold

Alberta’s premier Danielle Smith introduces a convoluted, potentially binding referendum on separating from Canada, a move critics say mirrors Brexit and risks deepening a fractured political climate; the push is hampered by internal party strife, a high-profile data breach linked to a prior petition, and a court ruling that the effort lacked proper consultation with First Nations, while federal Conservatives pledge to campaign for Alberta to remain in Canada.

via The Guardian|
#alberta#danielle-smith#elections-alberta
Court blocks Alberta independence bid as PM declares province essential to Canada
politics4 days ago

Court blocks Alberta independence bid as PM declares province essential to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta is essential to Canada as separatists push for a binding independence referendum, but an Alberta court blocked the process for failing to consult Indigenous groups; Premier Danielle Smith vows to keep the debate alive and may seek an October vote with a question designed not to trigger secession, while Carney and Smith pursue an oil-pipeline plan and greater federal support, even as about 30% of Albertans reportedly back independence.

via The Guardian|
#alberta#canada#independence
Alberta gears up for non-binding vote on staying in Canada or secession
politics4 days ago

Alberta gears up for non-binding vote on staying in Canada or secession

Alberta will hold a non-binding fall referendum to gauge whether residents want to remain part of Canada or pursue a binding vote on secession, a historic step as the first province outside Quebec to test public sentiment on splitting. Premier Danielle Smith says she personally supports staying in Canada but wants to hear Albertans’ views; the Oct. 19 vote asks whether to stay in Canada or commence the legal process for a binding secession referendum. The move follows years of separatist campaigning, though polls show limited broad support for independence, and a prior court ruling had blocked a separation petition. Alberta’s oil sands, a major economic factor, looms large in the debate.

via CNBC|
#alberta#canada#note-oil-and-economy-could-be-added-but-only-five-tags-allowed
politics4 days ago

Alberta sets Oct. referendum on potential separation from Canada

Premier Danielle Smith announced an Oct. 19 vote to decide whether Alberta should stay in Canada or begin the legal process for a binding provincial separation referendum, intensifying separatist tensions as Stay Free Alberta’s petition faces a court halt. Smith says she’ll vote to remain in Canada and push for greater provincial autonomy, with the ballot also including immigration and constitutional questions. Ottawa emphasizes national unity while business groups warn that continued uncertainty could threaten investment and energy projects in the oil-rich province.

via Politico|
#alberta#danielle-smith#politics
Alberta independence bid derailed by failure to consult First Nations
politics12 days ago

Alberta independence bid derailed by failure to consult First Nations

Edmonton judge Justice Shaina Leonard dismissed Stay Free Alberta's bid to secede from Canada, ruling Alberta failed to meaningfully consult with several First Nations on treaty rights before pursuing a referendum, pausing signature verification and paving the way for an appeal; the decision puts any independence vote in doubt without proper consultation.

via BBC|
#alberta#consultation#first-nations
Utah communities push back as billionaire-backed AI data center moves forward near Great Salt Lake
business-tech17 days ago

Utah communities push back as billionaire-backed AI data center moves forward near Great Salt Lake

Box Elder County approved a 40,000‑acre Stratos AI data‑center campus near the shrinking Great Salt Lake to power a 9‑GW facility with a natural‑gas plant, a project backed by Kevin O’Leary that officials say could create roughly 10,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent positions. Critics warn the plan could harm the local ecosystem and water resources, calling for independent studies, more information, and a referendum to overturn the decision; a referendum petition is being reviewed, and the first gigawatt could be online within two years as early work is expected to begin this fall.

via CNN|
#ai-data-center#business-tech#great-salt-lake
Alberta Moves Closer to Independence Referendum as Signature Threshold Surpasses
politics19 days ago

Alberta Moves Closer to Independence Referendum as Signature Threshold Surpasses

Secessionists in Alberta say they’ve collected roughly 302,000 signatures—far above the 178,000 needed—to trigger a referendum on the province’s independence, but Elections Alberta must verify names and Indigenous groups have filed legal challenges claiming treaty rights would be violated. A court ruling has delayed certification, and while Premier Danielle Smith has signaled she’d move forward if the petition stands, only about 30% of residents reportedly support independence. If the petition clears legal hurdles, a provincewide vote could occur in October as part of a broader constitutional referendum; the outcome remains uncertain amid legal challenges and political tension.

via Al Jazeera|
#alberta#canada#first-nations
Box Elder voters file referendum to halt hyperscale data center plan
local19 days ago

Box Elder voters file referendum to halt hyperscale data center plan

Box Elder County voters filed a land-use referendum to potentially overturn the county commission’s unanimous decision to include private land in a Military Installation Development Authority hyperscale data center project. The legality is being reviewed by the county attorney; if permitted, the referendum would require signatures from about 16% of active registered voters (roughly 5,422) across the county to appear on the ballot.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#box-elder-county#hyperscale-data-center#land-use
Alberta Nears Independence Referendum After Surpassing Signature Threshold
politics19 days ago

Alberta Nears Independence Referendum After Surpassing Signature Threshold

Activists behind Stay Free Alberta say they collected about 302,000 signatures—well above the 178,000 required—to trigger a referendum on whether Alberta should secede from Canada; if validated, a yes/no ballot could appear as early as October. The effort faces legal and political hurdles, including court challenges and mixed support from Premier Danielle Smith, who has not endorsed independence personally.

via The Daily Signal|
#alberta#elections-alberta#independence
Alberta Advances Toward Independence Referendum After 302,000 Signatures
politics21 days ago

Alberta Advances Toward Independence Referendum After 302,000 Signatures

Stay Free Alberta submitted about 302,000 signatures—well over the 178,000 required—to trigger a province-wide referendum on Alberta exiting Canada, with a vote potentially on the October ballot if verified. Premier Danielle Smith says she would move forward if enough names are validated but does not support secession, arguing federal policies have harmed Alberta’s economy. Indigenous groups are pursuing court challenges that could block the referendum, adding legal hurdles to the push.

via Fox News|
#alberta#elections-alberta#independence