Separatism in the Shadows: Municipal Ambiguity in Alberta's Referendum The Alberta referendum on separatism has sparked a heated debate among mayors and councillors, with some weighing in on both sides of the issue.
However, beneath the surface lies a more nuanced problem – the unclear rules governing municipal involvement in the vote.
Elections Alberta's legislation prohibits municipalities from raising money or advertising to support a particular side in the referendum. But experts point out that the rules can be ambiguous.