Alberta Separatism Referendum Coverage
Albertans are preparing to vote on a provincial referendum with 10 questions, including one on separation, with mail-in ballots now available ahead of the October 19 election date. The vote has drawn significant opposition from First Nations leaders, Edmonton city council, and provincial court rulings, though the Alberta government has filed appeals to proceed with the referendum.
Alberta referendum mail-in ballots open; October 19 vote will ask 10 questions
Online applications to vote by mail are open until October 9. One question asks if Alberta should hold a binding referendum on separation.
First Nations chiefs condemn Alberta separatism referendum, assert treaty rights protection
Quebec and Alberta First Nations passed an emergency resolution Thursday warning that any separation proposal would breach Treaty No. 6...
Edmonton council unanimously opposes Alberta separation referendum
Mayor Andrew Knack led council in declaring Alberta's place in Canada vital, ahead of October ballot that includes separation questions.
Edmonton mayor backs motion supporting Alberta remaining in Canada
Mayor Andrew Knack said separation talk is harmful; Albertans vote in October on whether to hold a referendum.
Alberta appeals court decision that blocked separation referendum
The province filed notice Friday challenging a ruling that quashed a citizen-led petition over concerns about First Nations treaty rights.
Alberta files appeal on separation referendum court ruling
Premier Danielle Smith's government is challenging a judge's decision to throw out the separatist referendum petition, arguing the court...
Alberta to hold fall referendum on separation, needs 60,000 poll workers
Elections Alberta launches largest recruitment drive in history to manage 10-question October 19 ballot requiring 45 million ballots.
Alberta premier warns First Nations of law enforcement over separation protests
Premier Danielle Smith cites critical infrastructure law if Indigenous communities engage in civil disobedience over October referendum.
Separation sentiment hits historic low in Edmonton
Alberta's separation referendum splits First Nations leadership
Premier Smith warns of law enforcement amid Indigenous pushback over October ballot. Treaty 8 chiefs signal potential civil disobedience.
First Nations fight Alberta separation to protect treaty rights
Indigenous leaders argue provincial referendum on separation violates nation-to-nation agreements signed over a century ago.
Premier pushes ahead with fall separation referendum
Danielle Smith says Alberta will hold a vote on separation Oct. 19, despite court ruling on petition signatures.
