Alberta formalizes separation question ahead of October referendum
Alberta has officially formalized the separation question for the upcoming referendum scheduled for October 19. Premier Danielle Smith confirmed the phrasing of the question, which offers voters two options regarding Alberta's status within Canada. This decision aligns with Smith's previous announcement made during a television address.
- ▪The referendum will ask Albertans if they want to remain a province in Canada or initiate a process for a second referendum on separation.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet issued an order in council to confirm the question's phrasing.
- ▪The vote is set to take place on October 19.
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Open this photo in gallery:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary last Friday. The formalized separation question matches what Smith said in her TV address announcing the vote last week.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe question on separation to be put to Albertans in the Oct. 19 referendum is now official.Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet have issued an order in council confirming the exact phrasing of the question.Voters will pick one of two options.Option one is whether Alberta should remain a province in Canada.Option two is whether the government should begin the legal process of holding a second, binding referendum on leaving Canada.It matches what Smith said in her TV address last week when…
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