Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a non-binding vote on the province's potential separation from Canada. This unprecedented move follows significant campaigning by separatist groups and a controversial court ruling. Despite her personal support for remaining in Canada, Smith acknowledges the concerns of many Albertans regarding their democratic rights.
- ▪Alberta will hold a non-binding vote on separation from Canada in the fall.
- ▪This is the first time a province other than Quebec has proposed separation to the public.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith supports remaining in Canada but recognizes the concerns of separatist supporters.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans for the oil-rich province to hold a non-binding vote in the fall on whether its residents wish to remain a part of Canada — or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation. The move marks the first time in Canadian history that a province other than Quebec has put the question of separation to the public and comes after months of campaigning from a group of separatists.Speaking during a televised address on Thursday evening, Alberta's Smith said she supports the province remaining in Canada and would vote as such in a provincial referendum."However, despite my personal support for remaining in Canada, I'm deeply troubled by an erroneous court decision that interferes with the democratic rights of hundreds of thousands of…
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