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Calgary’s city council can’t officially campaign for Alberta to stay in Canada, but individual members are free to speak out—raising alarm as the province heads to a October referendum. Mayor Jeromy Farkas pushed for official research and advocacy, fearing economic fallout and foreign influence, while legal experts clarified the city can study separation’s impacts but can’t spend over $1,000 or register as a third-party ad. A resolution expressing support or opposition, however, may be permissible under municipal law. Farkas has already voiced strong opposition, warning that the referendum could undermine investor confidence and called for the city’s responsibility to act.

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