Alberta Separation Referendum Coverage
Albertans will vote on a non-binding referendum regarding the province's potential separation from Canada on October 19. Mail-in ballot applications are now open, while election officials and local governments prepare for the vote and related campaign rules.
Alberta opens mail-in ballot applications for October 19 referendum on separation
Premier Danielle Smith's 10-question ballot includes whether the province should remain in Canada. Applications close October 9.
Elections Alberta clarifies what counts as referendum advertising ahead of separation vote
The province's Chief Electoral Officer issued new guidance this week on what qualifies as promotional messaging for Alberta's 10 fall...
Calgary city council split on how to respond to Alberta separation referendum in October
Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to launch an anti-separation campaign, but not all council members agree on the city's role.
Calgary mayor wants anti-separation campaign but provincial rules block the city
Mayor Jeromy Farkas plans to commission research on separation's economic impact but faces restrictions preventing the city from...
Separation referendum looms as Alberta marks Canada Day
Federalists and separatists campaign ahead of October 19 vote on whether province stays in Canada.
Calgary can't campaign against separation—but councillors can
City legal advice finds municipal resources can't fund a referendum stance, though individual councillors may advocate their own positions.
Alberta separation referendum could pose hidden economic risks
Economic leaders warn that the October vote on separation will damage business confidence and investment regardless of outcome, with 28%...
Half of Calgary Businesses Would Leave if Alberta Votes to Separate
A Calgary Chamber of Commerce poll shows 48% of surveyed members would consider moving their operations out of the province if Albertans...
Alberta separatism tests provincial flags as political symbols
Duelling flags mark deepening divide as independence debate intensifies ahead of fall referendum.
Lawyer launches 'Alberta's Done Waiting' independence campaign
Constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson pitches separation ahead of fall referendum with new third-party ad push.
Alberta separatists formally launch 'Let Alberta Decide' campaign
About 35 supporters rallied Thursday to kickstart referendum campaign arguing Alberta has workforce, finances, and resources to leave Canada.
Alberta separatism vote set for October amid pension debate
Voters could decide on independence this fall. Both sides dispute claims about CPP, passports, and economic benefits.
