Albertans head to polls in historic referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada
More than 1.3 million Albertans had already voted before Election Day as Premier Danielle Smith’s government asks whether to keep or leave Confederation.
- 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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Alberta votes on leaving Canada: 1.4 million ballots cast in advance; record turnout expected today
Polls opened for Alberta’s historic referendum on Monday, with voters lining up to cast a ballot over whether the province should consider separating from Canada. Voting day follows months of debate over the separation question, which has divided many in the province and prompted both sides to ramp up efforts to sway public opinion in recent weeks. The referendum, which includes one question on proposed separation and another nine on various oth…
The inhabitants of Alberta decide on the independence of the province. For separatists, the region is undervalued by the Government of Canada and ensure that environmental and fiscal measures affect the province, rich in oil and gas. According to the polls, only a quarter of the five million residents are in favor of secession, but Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on supporters of the unit to vote.
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