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CSIS to Probe Foreign Interference in Alberta Referendum

8/6/2026

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CSIS director Dan Rogers wrote to Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi on July 27, pledging to investigate foreign-interference threats to the Oct. 19 referendum.
Premier Danielle Smith said a separation question will appear on the October ballot.
Boucher warned influencers will use videos and podcasts to push manipulation, and noted that Global Affairs Canada and the RCMP are tracking the campaigns.

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CSIS director Dan Rogers wrote to Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi on July 27, pledging to investigate foreign-interference threats to the Oct. 19 referendum.
Premier Danielle Smith said a separation question will appear on the October ballot.
Boucher warned influencers will use videos and podcasts to push manipulation, and noted that Global Affairs Canada and the RCMP are tracking the campaigns.