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Federal Tories Launch 'Conservatives for Canada' Campaign Ahead of Alberta Referendum
- On Friday, the federal Conservatives launched a campaign to encourage Albertans to vote to remain in Canada during the October 19 referendum, with Parkland MP Dane Lloyd leading the effort.
- Lloyd stated that while Albertans feel "their voice isn't being heard, that their values are not being respected" by Ottawa, many "still view themselves as patriotic Canadians" despite frustrations with federal treatment.
- Elections Alberta anticipates high turnout, with polling suggesting participation could reach a record-breaking 85 per cent and 290,000 mail-in ballot requests already received. Lloyd noted the "grassroots campaign" operates within the agency's rules.
- Support for separation remains primarily a right-wing issue, with significant backing from followers of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party. Some groups argue a yes vote would create leverage with Ottawa.
- Launched six weeks before the referendum, the campaign begins two weeks before MPs return to Parliament Hill. Lloyd spent the summer meeting constituents, determining a concerted effort was necessary to mobilize Conservative voters.
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Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are launching a campaign to encourage Albertans to vote to remain in Canada in the upcoming referendum.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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- 60% of the sources lean Left
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L 60%
C 40%
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