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August 5, 2026· Alberta Fact Check
Did Naheed Nenshi Misrepresent CSIS' Position on Alberta's Referendum?
Nenshi posted a partially redacted CSIS letter suggesting the government wasn't protecting referendum integrity — but the redacted section said CSIS is already coordinating with Alberta authorities to safeguard the vote.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi posted a partially redacted CSIS letter on social media, suggesting Danielle Smith's government wasn't protecting the referendum's integrity from foreign interference.
But the section Nenshi blacked out said the opposite: CSIS is already working with governments and election officials to safeguard democratic processes, including engaging with provincial partners and providing threat information to Alberta election bodies.