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Calgary Coalition Launches Campaign Against Alberta's Referendum Questions
New opposition group fights against Alberta referendum questions
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A coalition of over 150 Calgarians, including faith leaders and Indigenous representatives, has initiated the Vote for Canada, Vote No to Nine campaign to oppose Alberta's upcoming referendum questions on immigration and constitutional changes. The group aims to educate voters and promote civic engagement ahead of the October 19 vote.
- 01The campaign is called Vote for Canada, Vote No to Nine, Vote for the Common Good Campaign.
- 02Jennifer Garrison, co-chair of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, criticized the referendum questions as 'fundamentally dehumanizing.'
- 03The campaign will focus on connecting with the community, educating voters, and encouraging participation in the referendum.
- 04The Get Out the Vote effort will launch on September 16 to boost turnout.
- 05The referendum includes questions about Alberta's status within Canada and potential constitutional amendments regarding immigration.
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A coalition of over 150 Calgarians has formed the Vote for Canada, Vote No to Nine, Vote for the Common Good Campaign to oppose Alberta's proposed referendum questions ahead of the October 19 vote. This diverse group includes faith leaders, Indigenous representatives, labor organizations, and community groups. Jennifer Garrison, co-chair of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good strategy team, described the five referendum questions on immigration as 'fundamentally dehumanizing,' arguing they scapegoat immigrants and misplace blame for Alberta's challenges. The campaign's strategy involves three core actions: connecting with the community, educating voters about the implications of the referendum, and encouraging civic engagement. Starting September 16, the campaign will initiate a Get Out the Vote effort to mobilize participation in the referendum. The referendum questions include whether Alberta should remain a province in Canada and whether the government should pursue constitutional amendments regarding immigration and other issues.
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The campaign seeks to influence the outcome of the referendum, which could significantly affect Alberta's status within Canada and its immigration policies.
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