Alberta independence activists embroiled in voter data scandal

Police are investigating the unauthorized use of about 3 million citizens’ personal data in Alberta, the oil-rich Canadian province that appears headed toward a referendum on independence.

Data breach investigation ensnares Alberta separatist movement as independence petition hits deadline

Response to Elections Alberta probe underscores the lack of official leadership over Alberta's grassroots independence movement You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

UCP caucus staff attended Alberta separatist group’s online meeting, NDP says group shared personal voter data

The United Conservative Party caucus confirmed Tuesday that caucus staff attended an April 16 online meeting hosted by a separatist group called the Centurion Project.

Alberta UCP staff attended meeting about voter database before site was shut down

The site run by separatist group Centurion Project featured a database containing the names and addresses of nearly three million Alberta voters

Canada: Carney’s new headache emerges from Alberta as separatism takes serious turn — like Quebec

Separatists said they have submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada, far exceeding the 178,000 required to force consideration of such a vote.

Alberta court overturns ruling which held Edmonton police responsible for racially-motivated arrest

The Edmonton Police Service will not have to pay $80,000 to two Black men arrested in 2017 after an Alberta judge quashed a decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta.