Albertans Slam Survey, Frustration with Consultation

Alberta Next Survey Reveals Massive Frustration: Raw Feedback Unveiled

The newly released responses from the Alberta Next survey expose widespread dissatisfaction with the provinces consultation process. Participants criticized the surveys one-sided questions and lack of opposition voices, particularly regarding contentious issues like a provincial police force and pension plan. The 213-page document contains nearly 2300 replies from the surveys first two days in late June 2022.

Postmedia obtained the documents through access requests, but the government initially withheld the full replies, leading to five probes by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. The summary data was released last December, but the raw feedback remained hidden until now.

Albertans expressed strong criticism of the survey, labeling it rigged and illegitimate. They pointed out biased wording that favored certain answers and unskippable promotional videos that promoted the governments stance before any questions. One major concern was revisiting the pension plan after the previous survey showed only 10% support for leaving the Canada Pension Plan.

The multiple-choice results showed strong support for immigration and equalization tweaks, mild approval for constitutional changes or a provincial police force (already in the works), and less enthusiasm for a separate pension or tax agency. The Alberta Next panel concluded last December, advocating for referendums on immigration, pensions, and amendments.

As the October vote approaches on immigration, judges, Senate scrapping, provincial powers, and even separation, these raw reactions highlight deep divides. Premier Danielle Smiths team is expected to comment soon as the sovereignty movement gains momentum.

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