What Does Alberta’s Referendum on Separation From Canada Mean?
- On Monday, Alberta will conduct its first-ever nonbinding referendum, asking residents 10 questions on provincial issues including whether to start a legal separation process from Canada. Polls close at 8 p.m., with unofficial results expected within 48 hours.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith initiated the vote to address western alienation, stating it was "time to have a vote, understand the will of Albertans on this subject, and move on" when announcing the separation question in May.
- Polls indicate about 70% of Albertans favor remaining in Canada, while the government launched a $4-million campaign urging citizens to stay. An independent report estimates an initial five-year cost for independence between $50 billion and $170 billion.
- If residents vote to start the separation process, Premier Smith pledged to respect the result and quickly initiate a legally binding referendum. She voted to remain in Canada during advance polling on Wednesday.
- First Nations groups object to independence because their land treaties predate Confederation, and any secession requires a constitutional amendment negotiated by provincial, territorial, and federal governments.
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Explainer-What does Alberta’s referendum on separation from Canada mean?
By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Alberta is holding a nonbinding referendum on Monday to ask residents if they want to remain part of Canada, marking the first time the oil-rich province has ever put the question of separation to the public. P...
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