Alberta premier calls vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a referendum scheduled for October 19 regarding the possibility of a binding vote on the province's separation from Canada. Smith has expressed her intention to vote in favor of Alberta remaining part of Canada. This move comes amid ongoing discussions about Alberta's autonomy and governance.
- ▪The referendum will ask voters if they want to hold a binding separation vote.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith plans to vote for Alberta to stay in Canada.
- ▪The announcement reflects ongoing debates about provincial autonomy.
14 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 6 centre.
- ▪ Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation — BBC News — World
- ▪ Alberta Will Vote on a Possible Referendum to Separate From Canada. Here’s What to Know. — NYT — World
- ▪ Canada’s Carney says Alberta is ‘essential’ as province mulls separation — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Carney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans a vote on seeking independence — The Independent
- ▪ Carney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement — TIME — Top
- ▪ Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada — Bbc
- ▪ Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada — ABC News — International
- ▪ Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada - AP News — Google News
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Alberta premier calls vote on whether to have binding separation referendumThe Canadian PressPublished 9 seconds agoAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says there will be a question on an Oct. 19 referendum about whether to hold a binding referendum on the province separating from Canada. She says she will vote for Alberta to stay.The Canadian PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularGaza flotilla activists land in Turkey, recount abuse and torture by Israeli authoritiesVideo1:15Canadian aid workers in Congo join fight against Ebola virusVideo1:24Baby pygmy hippo takes first outdoor bath at Berlin ZooVideo1:08Trump and Putin's meetings with Chinese leader deliver markedly different…
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