Alberta Prosperity Project leaders removed amid referendum campaign
The short version
- Jeffrey Rath and Mitch Sylvestre were removed from the Alberta Prosperity Project.
- The removal was described as 'for cause' by a board member.
- The news was kept quiet to avoid derailing the referendum campaign.
- Mitch Sylvestre denies being ousted, according to his own statement.
- The Alberta Prosperity Project is involved in a referendum campaign.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact reason for the removals is not specified.
- The identity of the board member who made the statement is not confirmed.
- The current status of the referendum campaign is not detailed.
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