US EditionSeparatist Alberta Republican Party cries foul after byelection debate is cancelled
- The local chamber of commerce in Olds canceled a central Alberta byelection debate after only the Republican Party leader confirmed participation by the deadline.
- The cancellation followed the United Conservative Party's candidate unavailability and the NDP response missing the deadline, amid accusations from the Republican Party that the UCP avoided democratic debate.
- The byelection in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, a rural riding with rising separatist sentiment, occurs on June 23 after Nathan Cooper resigned, prompting the appointment of UCP candidate Tara Sawyer without nomination.
- Republican leader Cameron Davies accused the UCP of shirking responsibility, suggesting that their reluctance to present clear options to voters reflects an attempt to evade democratic scrutiny.
- The debate cancellation highlights tensions over Alberta's future within Canada and suggests challenges for democratic engagement in the tight byelection timeline.
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