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Canada’s Carney says Alberta ‘essential’ to country amid separatist push

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she intends to hold a vote in October to determine whether residents want the province to remain in Canada or whether her government should begin the process of holding a binding referendum on separation from Canada.

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Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada

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What comes next as Alberta plans vote on separation

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Danielle Smith defends referendum question put to Albertans

Catriona Le May Doan, a three-time Olympic medalist, says she wants Alberta to stay in Canada.

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Danielle Smith's wishful thinking: her separation vote loses, and that's the end of it

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Danielle Smith’s Alberta referendum plan draws criticism from all sides

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Alberta committee passes motion asking premier to set separation vote

It is to be broadcast at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers as well as livestreamed on the premier’s social media accounts.

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Carney calls Alberta essential to Canada as province faces separation referendum

Richmond News · 13h

Uncertainty over Alberta separation comes at 'exactly the wrong time': business group

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate.

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Announcing the 2026 Central Alberta Consumer Choice Award Winners

This press release replaces the release issued on May 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to correct the business information for

The Canadian Press on MSN

Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result: Premier Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting Canada has been put off should focus on the province's fall referendum — rather than campaigning to force a review of her job.

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Alberta premier says she'll campaign for pro-Canada side but wants referendum question to resolve debate

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said yesterday the government will ask Albertans this fall whether the province should stay in Canada or kickstart the legal process for a binding separatism vote. Smith,

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Read Danielle Smith’s full address on Alberta’s future in Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a lengthy address defending a proposed referendum question on separation while urging Albertans to remain in Canada.

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How should Ottawa respond to Alberta separatism?

Coming up on Cross Country Checkup.... Alberta separatism.... Premier Danielle Smith has set an October vote on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or begin the legal path toward a binding separation referendum.

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Alberta Independence Chances as Referendum Date Set

Alberta will hold a referendum on whether it should stay in Canada or go ahead with a second binding vote on separation.