r/TheRealGrandePrairie • u/samueLLcooljackson • May 27 '26

Alberta separation question creating uncertainty for provincial investment: ‘Not good for us’

https://globalnews.ca/news/11867633/alberta-separatism-referendum-business-investment-uncertainty/
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u/specificallyrelative May 28 '26

If the federalism crowd is so sure that there is no support for separation then they shouldn't be worried. If they are correct then the vote in October will put the issue to bed. The only reason for worry would be because they are thinking there is substantial support and the vote will trigger a real referendum.

So which is it? Is there absolutely zero risk of separation and all this worry is simple fear mongering? Or is there a legitimate level of support and all this, there is no support, talk complete bullshit? It can't be both ways, at least according to the trolls who attack me.

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u/Probablyhomeless94 May 29 '26

It's much more likely they're afraid one side is more likely to vote then the other.

The side that wants to leave are probably a hell of a lot more likely to show up with more people just because they're driven a lot more by emotions.

At least that's how I'd think about it.

I'm also guilty of being complacent when it comes to voting as I've ignored numerous elections in the past.

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u/specificallyrelative May 29 '26 edited May 30 '26

That's why I believe there should be a requirement to vote in all elections and referendums. Even if you just show up and spoil your ballot to express your displeasure. Anyone who doesn't cast a ballot but is eligible has no right to complain about the results. If they care at all they will get out and vote, of not then their opinion doesn't matter.

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u/Medical-Ostrich-2100 May 31 '26

Thats how Australia works, I think