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.
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...
Alberta referendum on separation could weigh on Calgary's cooling housing market
A referendum set for October 19 has left real estate professionals uncertain about its effect, though current market softening is mainly...
Premier Smith avoids separation talk at Alberta Day celebration as October referendum nears
Speaking at Heritage Park on Sunday, Premier Danielle Smith focused on Alberta's contributions to Canada ahead of a planned October vote...
Nenshi warns low voter turnout could boost separatist vote in October referendum
The Alberta NDP leader rallied hundreds to vote against separation, cautioning that motivated separatists could carry the day if...
Separatists pivot their pitch as trade war complicates Alberta independence campaign
The U.S.-Canada trade dispute has left Alberta separatists scrambling to argue both that Ottawa is weak and that independence remains...
Nearly half of Albertans voting for separation referendum actually want to send Ottawa a message
An Angus Reid poll shows 60% of Albertans would vote No in October's referendum, but many Yes voters see the vote as political leverage...
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.
