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Scotty McArthur

Good thread. Thanks for clarity (no pun)

Some important terms, here: A petition is a process to collect signatures to endorse a citizen initiative. An initiative is a "process to have a legislative or policy proposal introduced in the legislative assembly or to have a constitutional referendum conducted." A referendum could come later.

Gaining control of the petition is a strategic win for the federalist side. It removes the ability of separatist groups to collect signatures on a valid initiative petition. (That won't stop them from circulating invalid petitions to drum up support and build a supporter database, though.)

According to Elections Alberta (and law), there can be only one plebiscite question per issue. This means Thomas's question -- should Alberta remain -- will be the only sanctioned petition. 🔗 www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...

Should the team collect enough signatures, the petition will successfully press the provincial government to act. But... If the UCP government decides to abide by the result and call a referendum, they would still get to determine the precise wording of the ballot question.

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