Alberta minister skirts questions on separation vote, says it’s an important topic
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen again declined to say whether he supports staying in Canada as business groups warn of rising uncertainty.
- On Tuesday, Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen declined to specify how he will vote in the Oct. 19 referendum on Alberta's status in Canada, stating only that the issue is important and Albertans should have their voices heard.
- Dreeshen has maintained a consistent silence on his voting intentions since at least May 19, 2022, even as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet publicly endorse staying in Confederation.
- Research from the Business Data Lab shows business confidence has declined for seven consecutive quarters, with over four in 10 Alberta businesses reporting that political uncertainty is already hindering their operations.
- While Smith does not police personal views, the official United Conservative government position remains that Alberta should remain in Confederation, a stance Dreeshen has yet to publicly align with.
- The Oct. 19 vote adds a new layer of uncertainty for Alberta as investors await resolution, while business leaders urge recognition of the province's significant economic contribution to Canada.
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Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi
CALGARY - Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least $365,000 dollars.
Alberta's NDP want UCP to reveal total cost of referendum
Alberta’s New Democrats want the UCP government to publicly release the full cost of all referendum-related spending. New documents obtained through Access to Information show at least $665,000 in additional spending on a referendum website, advertising and promotional videos. NDP leader Naheed Nenshi said that’s on top of the $130 to $180 million it will cost to hold the referendum, and $1.5 million being spent on a report looking at the potent…
Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi
Alberta’s Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province’s looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least a third of a million dollars. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the new numbers come from a freedom of information request. He says contracts show about $365,000 in fees for a televised […]
Alberta Fact Check: Should MLAs be forced to disclose how they will vote in the referendum?
Subhead:Forcing politicians to lock in their personal preference months ahead turns a private civic act into public theatre.# Playing games of “gotcha” are popular with legacy media outlets trying to foster stories in the summer months. The latest was an attempt to corner Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen when he held a press conference on a bridge opening in Calgary. When pressed on how he may vote this fall, Dreeshen stated, “The Octobe…
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