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Calgary Mayor Urges Repeal of $1,000 Cap, Opposes Separation Referendum

7/4/2026

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Mayor Jeromy Farkas urges Premier Danielle Smith to repeal Calgary’s $1,000 referendum-advocacy spending cap.
He says the city will oppose Alberta’s separation referendum and will fund economic-impact research.
City solicitor Lynne Davies notes councillors may request impact studies but cannot exceed the cap without third-party registration.
Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the rule cannot be changed before the October fall sitting, so officials must voice views elsewhere.

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Mayor Jeromy Farkas urges Premier Danielle Smith to repeal Calgary’s $1,000 referendum-advocacy spending cap.
He says the city will oppose Alberta’s separation referendum and will fund economic-impact research.
City solicitor Lynne Davies notes councillors may request impact studies but cannot exceed the cap without third-party registration.
Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the rule cannot be changed before the October fall sitting, so officials must voice views elsewhere.