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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 18). Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_ed577073-b3d5-56a1-9cd9-953c4d3fe2b7.html
The Canadian Press. “Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.” Toronto Star, 18 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_ed577073-b3d5-56a1-9cd9-953c4d3fe2b7.html.
The Canadian Press. “Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.” Toronto Star, October 18, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_ed577073-b3d5-56a1-9cd9-953c4d3fe2b7.html.
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On October 19, 2026, Albertans voted in a referendum that included ten questions, primarily focusing on immigration and constitutional issues. The last question asked if the Government of Alberta should commence legal steps to hold a second binding referendum on separation from Canada. Voting began with advance polls on October 13 at 311 polling stations.
The results released later showed that three-quarters of Albertans voted against pursuing separation, with strong support for remaining in Canada. However, there was a noticeable rural-urban divide, where questions pertaining to immigration and constitutional changes garnered more support from rural areas compared to urban centers like Calgary and Edmonton.
Premier Danielle Smith's request for "strong mandates" on the nine ballot questions did not materialize as expected, with most provincial ridings rejecting many of the proposed measures. This has left her government hesitant about swift action despite winning majorities in some areas related to immigration policies.
