Letter: Alberta premier accused of hypocrisy over Water Not Coal referendum avoidance
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Letter to the Editor Jul 5, 2026 9:00 AM
8h ago· 3 min readenOpinion
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A letter writer argues that the Water Not Coal campaigners successfully gathered the required signatures following proper democratic procedures, but the Alberta premier is avoiding a referendum on the issue because it would be politically embarrassing. The writer contrasts this with the premier's earlier praise of citizen petitions as a sign of democratic health, accusing the government of hypocrisy and keeping "shadow dictators" happy by suppressing the will of engaged citizens.
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bskyLetter: Alberta premier accused of hypocrisy over Water Not Coal referendum avoidancethealbertan.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDemocracy's foundation is a well informed and engaged citizenry.
Our premier has told us that citizen's petitions show the health of democracy in Alberta.
Water Not Coal campaigners got necessary signatures, played by the rules and supported democracy.
Letter writer argues Water Not Coal campaigners got necessary signatures, played by the rules and supported democracy, but that a referendum on the issue would be too embarrassing for the government now
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