Premier Danielle Smith made it clear last week — she will not be a neutral observer when it comes to the referendum campaign.

That, of course, pertains to the nine questions the government has decided to put to Albertans on Oct. 19. Whether it applies to the other, big, likely-to-be-on-the-ballot question remains to be seen.

However, based on the premier’s words and actions last week, there’s no reason it shouldn’t. Anything less would be a cowardly cop-out.

Last week’s update on the fall referendum wasn’t to announce anything new being added to the ballot — such as a question on Alberta separation — but rather to unveil the government’s new website aimed at informing Albertans on the nine questions relating to immigration policy and constitutional reform.

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To be clear, this information is being provided by a government that is actively seeking a “yes” vote on all of these questions, and openly endorses the policy changes such a result would usher in.

This is not a neutral hub or clearing house for information on these matters, but rather a........

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