Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Alberta is set to hold a referendum on whether to remain part of Canada or pursue independence. This decision follows significant public pressure and a citizen-led petition advocating for separation. Premier Danielle Smith has expressed her support for remaining in Canada while acknowledging the growing independence movement in the province.
- ▪Alberta's referendum is scheduled for October 19, 2023.
- ▪The question will ask if Alberta should remain a province of Canada or begin the legal process for separation.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith stated she will vote to remain in Canada, reflecting her government's position.
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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine Yousif,Senior Canada reporterandSareen HabeshianReutersAlberta separatists have publicly pressured Premier Danielle Smith to include a question on independence in an October referendum. Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, marking the first significant test of the country's unity in decades.
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