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Pro-Canada leader has message for Premier Danielle Smith: “We are not packing our bags yet”

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Taylor, S. (2026, October 20). Pro-Canada leader has message for Premier Danielle Smith: “We are not packing our bags yet”. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/pro-canada-leader-has-message-for-premier-danielle-smith-we-are-not-packing-our-bags-yet/article_6f6dfab7-97c2-468f-80ea-9b0e0f6f6371.html

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Thomas Lukaszuk addressed supporters in Edmonton following projections indicating 76 percent of voters wanted Alberta to remain in Canada. Despite the encouraging numbers, Lukaszuk remained restrained and emphasized that more work is needed before celebrations can occur.

Written by AI on 2026-10-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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.

Written for “Alberta Referendum Results” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 104 other(s) covering the same event.

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Stephanie Taylor

28 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction

🔮 As Premier Danielle Smith looks to turn the page on the vote that has unleashed a torrent of anger toward her in a province set to go to the polls next year, the most entrenched of the independence leaders want a second referendum — this time on her leadership.

2026-11-01 · assertive framing · Why Danielle Smith faces a battle over the 'heart and soul' of her party after the referendum

🔮 When Smith speaks at 8:45 p.m. EDT, she will do so to a province divided by the referendum but united in its anger: some resent that the vote happened at all, while others are angry that she chose Canada’s side.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Independence leader warns Danielle Smith of political fallout: ‘You made a choice’

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Crowd at “Forever Canadian” event in Edmonton reacts as the first results trickle in

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Alberta votes to remain in Canada, broadcasters project

🔮 CBC and CTV News initially projected a victory for the remain side around 1:30 a.m. Eastern time, showing about 76 per cent of Albertans voting to remain in Canada and roughly 23 per cent backing a second binding referendum on leaving the country.

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Leader of the Alberta Prosperity Project gets star treatment at referendum reception

🔮 Polls have officially closed in Alberta, save for the more than 100 which will be open later because of delays in opening or interruptions during the day Elections Alberta confirms that counting will begin for ballots cast at the polling stations whose hours were not extended past 8 p.m. MT.

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🔮 Voter Olivia Hughes walked up wondering what she would be walking into.

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🔮 Polls in Alberta are set to close at 8 p.m. MT.

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Thomas Lukaszuk took the stage in Edmonton to celebrate projections showing the remain side winning with 76 per cent. asserted

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Lukaszuk said that such a figure sends a message that Albertans want to remain in Canada. asserted

Albertans → say → Canada

He was cautious in his celebrations, saying while it was a good sign, he wasn’t going to start popping champagne just yet. asserted

he → say → champagne

Pro-Canada leader has message for Premier Danielle Smith: “We are not packing our bags yet”

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