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Alberta MLA Criticizes UCP's Proposed Party Name Changes as 'Terrifying'

MLA: UCP's proposed party name changes spark fear

An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.

Alberta Judge Criticizes Referendum Bill as Undemocratic in 2025 Ruling

Alberta judge calls referendum bill undemocratic

An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.

Alberta Judge Slams Smith's Referendum Bill as Undemocratic

Judge calls Alberta referendum bill undemocratic

An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.

UCP Bill Unleashes Alberta Separatist Vote, Allows Recall Campaigns to Proceed

Alberta UCP Bill Paves Way for Separatist Referendum

A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.

New Student Union URSA to Hold Referendum Election at University of Regina

URSA to hold referendum election at U of R

A new student union, URSA, is forming at the University of Regina to replace the dissolved URSU. A key referendum election is scheduled for students to decide its future.

New U of R Students' Association Aims to Replace URSU with Fresh Start

U of R students to vote on new union, URSA, in December

University of Regina students will vote Dec. 12-15 on adopting the new University of Regina Students' Association (URSA), which pledges transparent governance and renewed advocacy, marking a clean break from the dissolved URSU.

Swiss Voters Reject Mandatory National Service for Women

Swiss reject mandatory national service for women

Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.

PQ's Independence Vision: $1B Foreign Affairs Savings Claim Questioned

Quebec Separatist Global Influence Claims Scrutinized

Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon faces scrutiny over claims an independent Quebec would save $1B on foreign affairs while doubling diplomatic presence. Analysis reveals potential budget gaps.

UCP Faces Backlash Over Unfulfilled Petition Promise: Taxpayers Foot Bill for Verification

UCP Breaks Petition Promise, Taxpayers Pay

Alberta's UCP government under Premier Danielle Smith is under fire for breaking a key referendum promise by using taxpayer dollars instead of party funds to verify petitions, sparking calls for accountability.

Three Decades After Quebec's 1995 Referendum: Canada's Deepening Divisions Revealed

Canada's Three Solitudes: 30 Years After Quebec Vote

Thirty years after Quebec's near-separation vote, Canada faces new fractures beyond French-English divides. Discover how regional alienation, political polarization, and demographic shifts are reshaping national unity.

Quebec's 1995 Referendum: The Night Canada Almost Broke Apart - 30 Years Later

Quebec's 1995 Referendum: 30 Years Later

Three decades after Quebec's sovereignty referendum came down to a razor-thin margin, explore the dramatic events, key players, and lasting impact of that fateful night that nearly redrew Canada's map.

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