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Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans to vote for a united Canada in video message

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MacCharles, T. (2026, October 19). Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans to vote for a united Canada in video message. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/pierre-poilievre-urges-albertans-to-vote-for-a-united-canada-in-video-message/article_168bfc23-e3f3-4f8e-b279-045c0e78899f.html

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, released a video on X in which he appeals to Albertans to vote for unity within Canada during their referendum. Unlike previous partisan messages, this one is more personal, as Poilievre discusses his emotional connection to Alberta where he was born and lived until age 22, emphasizing his family ties there and his deep feelings about both the province and the country.

Written by AI on 2026-10-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, posted a personal video message on X urging Albertans to vote for unity in Canada during their upcoming referendum. Unlike previous partisan pitches, this message reflects Poilievre’s personal connection to Alberta, where he was born and lived until age 22, and where his extended family still resides. The video aims to appeal beyond party lines by highlighting the importance of a united Canada.

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“The articles describe different instances of Pierre Poilievre speaking to Albertans about unity, with Article A referring to a speech at a political conference and Article B referencing a video message posted on X.”

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Unlike many of his unity pitches which have carried a distinct partisan flavour and told Albertans his policy prescriptions would address their “legitimate grievances,” the short video message is an informal riff on how Poilievre feels about the province where he was born and lived until age 22, where his extended family lives, and about Canada.

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2026-10-19 · Toronto Star

Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans to vote for a united Canada in video message · assertive framing

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre posted a video on X, urging Albertans to vote for a united Canada, saying the moment of this referendum is “kind of personal for me.” asserted

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