Alberta increases referendum petition fees to $25,000 — a 5,000 per cent hike
- Posted on December 18, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Alberta increases referendum petition fees to $25,000 — a 5,000 per cent hike

EDMONTON - 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.