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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.

1D AGO

Alberta referendum: Questions 1-5 heading toward yes, but 6-9 just flipped to no

12D AGO

Alberta referendum vote draws mixed emotions from Calgary voters

As Albertans prepare to vote on separation and nine ballot questions, some see a historic chance while others express frustration at the cost.

15D AGO

Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers reject Elon Musk's separation calls

The tech billionaire posted on X that Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada. Premier Danielle Smith says she...

22D AGO

Tsuut'ina Nation head chief says Alberta separation is not possible

Ellery Starlight warns separation referendum on October 19 would be blocked by First Nations who will never relinquish treaty rights.

23D AGO

Albertans vote on separation, immigration control and provincial power October 19

Ten ballot questions will ask voters whether Alberta should start the process to separate from Canada, tighten immigration rules, and...

26D AGO

Nearly half of Albertans remain undecided on Oct. 19 referendum's nine key questions

A CBC-commissioned poll shows 54% support taking more control over immigration, but support for restricting temporary residents' access...

29D AGO

Special ballot deadline for Alberta separation referendum is tomorrow

30D AGO

Flags emerge as rallying symbols ahead of Alberta separation referendum on October 19

As Albertans prepare to vote on separatism, the Canadian and Alberta flags have become focal points for federalists and separatists...

31D AGO

Pro-Canada side struggles against separatists' money and messaging advantage

Polling shows most Albertans would vote to stay in Canada, but the separatist campaign has raised three times more money and dominates...

36D AGO

Mayor Farkas wants council to endorse Alberta staying in Canada; other councillors object

Mayor Jeromy Farkas is seeking a special meeting to have Calgary city council make a public statement on Alberta separation. Most...

42D AGO

Alberta government launches $4M campaign urging voters to stay in Canada before October referendum

The province is spending $4 million on TV, radio, online and billboard ads ahead of the October 19 separation vote, with Premier Smith...

48D AGO

Federal Conservatives launch campaign to keep Alberta in Canada ahead of October referendum

The 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign aims to engage 1.4 million Conservative voters to support staying in Canada in the Oct. 19...