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Albertans head to polls in historic referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada
More than 1.3 million Albertans had already voted as Premier Danielle Smith’s referendum asks whether to stay in Canada or reopen separation talks.
- Albertans head to the polls today for a historic referendum on whether to stay in Canada or hold a binding referendum on leaving Confederation, with more than 1.3 million residents having already cast ballots.
- Premier Danielle Smith called the referendum following months of debate, though her United Conservative Party did not campaign on separation in 2023; Smith claims anger under former Liberal prime minister Justin Trudeau necessitated the vote.
- The ballot features ten questions, with the remaining nine focusing on immigration and the Constitution, including proposals for the province to control workforce entry and pursue efforts to abolish the Senate.
- Smith stated she voted to remain in Canada but requires a mandate from the nine non-separation questions to bargain with Prime Minister Mark Carney over provincial control and constitutional power.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Calgary last week to support pro-Canada forces and oppose the additional ballot items, urging voters to reject the nine questions by telling a crowd, " no to the nine.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 25%
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