Sean Amato

@peteremcc Peter, is your argument that Nenshi gerrymandered so Smith should too?

Hey @JSJamato - Nenshi blatantly lied to you during his press conference yesterday. It's true that his Council sent the boundaries to Calgary's returning officer for changes. But, then, when it came back to Council, he tried to make further amendments ON THE FLOOR of Council.

Alberta’s premier says the NDP leader is “not telling the truth” in his allegation that the UCP is trying to rig the next election. But as Sean Amato reports, others agree that the government’s moves on electoral boundaries are suspicious. #ableg youtu.be/_tVUrLboKRw?si…

Elections Alberta says they need a 1.5 years with the new maps to prepare for the next election. There is exactly 1 year, 6 months and 1 day until the next vote.... #ableg #cdnpoli

Being a Canucks fan…that’s gotta be rough. 56 years is a very long time.

Alberta’s premier faced allegations of gerrymandering and election rigging Thursday over a plan to change the electoral boundaries drawn by an independent commission. As Sean Amato reports, court challenges are now expected. #ableg #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

Each time Alberta has established an Electoral Boundaries Commission to redraw election maps the government has accepted the commission’s majority report, so I was surprised and disappointed to learn that a committee of MLAs has instead been tasked with creating a new map. /1

A well-known political strategist is proposing a reboot and rebrand of the Alberta Liberals, turning the party into a campaign vehicle to oppose separation and the premier’s 9 referendum questions. Sean Amato has details and reaction. #ableg #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

You know that old Alberta saying… April blizzards prevent May wildfires.

A new Alberta bill would establish a 120-day timeline for major project approval and make cabinet ministers more involved in the process. But as Sean Amato reports, some worry this will lead to an erosion of Indigenous consultation. #ableg #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

@TheBreakdownAB Do you. I just think it’s an important fact to add, b/c some may not know. And I’m genuinely curious what legal pros think of this (because I don’t have the expertise to say if this is weird or not.)

@JSJamato The displeasure of multiple Chiefs that government lawyers allegedly met in private rooms with Rath (as told by one of those chiefs) isn't news worthy?

From the FB… If that’s Jeff Rath, this seems… Fraught? #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Alberta separation is gaining in popularity, according to long-term polling from Pollara. As Sean Amato reports, that comes as the richest man in the world and a comedic actor throw their support behind the province leaving Canada. #ableg #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

Chiefs, First Nations citizens and federalists joined in a rally against Alberta separation in downtown Edmonton Wednesday. As Sean Amato reports, drums rang out as lawyers battled it out in a courtroom across the street. #ableg #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

Gonna lose comments on this one. It's a shame so many people can't discuss, and respectfully disagree, without hate and racism.

First Nations Chiefs rallying support against Alberta separation right now in downtown Edmonton. Lawyers for the Chiefs, separatists, Alberta, Canada and the chief electoral officer are all in court across the street this week. #ableg #cdnpoli

First Nations Chiefs gathered in an Edmonton courtroom Tuesday, seeking an injunction against an Alberta separation effort. But as Sean Amato reports, a separatist lawyer is confident the premier will still find a way to approve a vote. #ableg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

Kinda strange there is no Alberta flag outside of the Edmonton Law Courts, while a case regarding the province leaving Canada is heard inside. #ableg #cdnpoli

High prices at the pumps & new airline fuel surcharges have united the federal Conservatives and the Alberta NDP in calling for fuel tax cuts. But as Sean Amato reports, travellers and drivers are placing blame across the national border. #ableg #cdnpoli edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/…

And I get not everyone likes that. And not everyone likes me or my work. Fair enough. I’m imperfect. I’m also accountable and I’m here taking that heat. But I will not be unjustly accused of awful things I did not say and do not believe. Ever. Thanks everyone. Happy Easter!

Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all the support and kind messages I’ve received. It’s truly appreciated. I don’t want to fight anyone. I just want to do my job. Which, I believe, is to ask tough but fair questions of all who serve the public.