Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada
Alberta plans to hold a referendum in October regarding the potential for a binding vote on leaving Canada. Premier Danielle Smith clarified that the referendum will not directly decide on separation but will ask if voters want to pursue a referendum on the issue. This move is seen as a way to gauge public sentiment while maintaining the province's current status within Canada.
- ▪Alberta's referendum will take place in October.
- ▪The question will focus on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith supports Alberta remaining in Canada and emphasizes that this vote is not about immediate separation.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAlberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving CanadaThe 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 separateByROB GILLIES Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 9:40 PM0:56FILE - Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, meets with Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith at his office in Ottawa on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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