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'Separation will not solve problems': Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendum
Poilievre said separation will not solve Alberta’s problems and urged voters to keep pressing Ottawa to unlock the province’s oil and gas industry.
- On Tuesday, Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre visited Edmonton to urge Albertans to vote for remaining in Canada, with less than three weeks until the October 19 provincial referendum on separation.
- Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party government called the 10-question referendum, with the final question asking Albertans whether to remain in Canada or hold a second, binding vote on leaving.
- Addressing supporters, Poilievre argued frustration stems from federal Liberal policies rather than Confederation itself, stating, "Our businesses and workers are frustrated that our oil and gas is left in the ground."
- Earlier in the day, Poilievre attended a fundraiser for 'Conservatives for Canada,' led by Conservative MP Dane Lloyd, which advocates for Alberta to remain in the country.
- Critics, citing polls showing majority support for Canada, have accused Smith of calling the vote to appease separatist hardliners, though Smith said she personally supports Alberta staying a part of Canada.
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The separatists have a problem with the federal Liberal government, not with Canada, argues the Conservative leader.
·Montreal, Canada
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'Separation will not solve problems': Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendum
EDMONTON — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tried Tuesday to convince Albertans to vote to stay in Canada with less than three weeks to go until a provincial vote on separation.
·Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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Poilievre in Edmonton: Urges Albertans to become 'even more Canadian'
Before Pierre Poilievre took the podium at a Downtown Edmonton hotel Tuesday night, the Can-con playlist that preceded him was curated to tug at nationalist heartstrings. Stan Rogers. Stompin' Tom Connors. The Band. Trooper. Even Captain Tractor's cover of the last-call-at-the-pub classic, The Last Saskatchewan Pirate.
·Edmonton, Canada
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 40%
C 20%
R 40%
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