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Is Danielle Smith ready for the Alberta referendum fallout?

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Is Danielle Smith ready for the Alberta referendum fallout? (2026, October 13). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7378201?cmp=rss

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Premier Danielle Smith discusses Alberta's upcoming referendum on electoral reform with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault. The interview covers potential outcomes following the October 19 vote and addresses Smith's controversial status among separatist groups.
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Danielle Smith, Alberta's Premier, spoke with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about the upcoming provincial referendum scheduled for October 19. The conversation centered on the high-stakes nature of the vote and its potential consequences, including why Smith is viewed negatively by many separatists in Alberta. The referendum will address significant issues within the province, likely impacting governance and policies moving forward.

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Premier Danielle Smith sits down with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault to talk about Alberta’s high-stakes referendum, what happens after the vote on Oct. 19 and why she’s ‘public enemy no.1’ with many separatists.
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Premier Danielle Smith sits down with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault to talk about Alberta’s high-stakes referendum, what happens after the vote on Oct. 19 and why she’s ‘public enemy no.1’ with many separatists. asserted
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