Alberta fact check: No evidence has been presented showing Alberta referendum petition signatures were obtained through 'cheating'

Subhead:There's currently no verified evidence supporting claims made during a CBC panel discussion that petition signatures in support of a referendum on independence were obtained through 'cheating.'# Claims made during a CBC panel discussion suggesting Alberta independence supporters are “cheating” are not currently supported by verified evidence tied to the referendum petition itself. During a panel appearance on Power & Politics, commentator Jordan Leichnitz stated: “You can't expect Albertans to fairly vote on this question when it's clear that the forces in favour of separation are cheating.” Jordan Leichnitz: "You can't expect Albertans to fairly vote on this question when it's clear that the forces in favour of separation are cheating." pic.twitter.com/mMPYjIuAMr — Scott Robertson (@sarobertson_) May 13, 2026 However, Elections Alberta has not publicly concluded that signatures on the independence petition were improperly collected.

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