Foreign interference intensifies ahead of Alberta separation vote

Canada August 31, 2026 06:03 AM

Alberta's referendum on separation is near, with an uptick in foreign-sourced misinformation targeting the upcoming vote. A Canadian research team monitoring foreign interference says the online narratives are coming from Russian and U.S. sources. Heather Yourex-West reports.

Foreign interference intensifies ahead of Alberta separation vote

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