Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

• ▪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.

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
• ▪ Alberta Insider: Province to vote on whether to hold binding separation referendum — The Globe and Mail
• ▪ 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)

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