Alberta hikes referendum petition fee from $500 to $25K | Unpublished
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Publication Date: December 18, 2025 - 17:47

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Alberta hikes referendum petition fee from $500 to $25K

December 18, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.



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