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Alberta overhauls election laws to allow corporate donations, change referendum thresholds (www.cbc.ca)
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Smith told a news conference that her government wants to make it easier for Albertans to express their political views. 

"These changes build on the integrity, trust and openness that have always been at the heart of democracy and keep Alberta strong and free," she said.

So suppressing the progressives?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

So you're saying we could get 178k people and hold a referendum on whether the Albertans agree to have Family Day become a monthly paid statutory holiday - on the third Friday of every month?

Longest referendum ballot challenge?

This sounds like a fun can of worms! Can't wait for the debate in the newly renamed "Ledgy McLedgeface"!