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“Albertans soundly rejected the proposal to hold a second, binding referendum on separation, with 74.9 per cent voting against, while narrowly passing the five immigration questions and voting down the four constitutional questions.”

“Nowhere in Alberta was the idea of a second referendum less popular This week the Alberta government pivots back to governing, with MLAs returning to the legislature for the first time since a contentious referendum on separation exposed the divide between,…”

“Will the Alberta referendum feed a more polarized immigration debate?”

“Five takeaways from Alberta's referendum results Most provincial ridings rejected most of Danielle Smith's ballot questions The “strong mandates” that Premier Danielle Smith requested on her nine referendum questions never materialized.”

“Alberta referendum tallies reveal rural-urban divide on ‘the 9’ Support for immigration, constitutional questions stemmed mostly from rural ridings Elections Alberta officials are finishing counting referendum ballots, but the results so far suggest Albertans…”

“Smith scores slim majority on immigration questions, Albertans reject constitutional changes Smith says province will ‘proceed with caution’ on immigration policies Most Albertan voters have sided with the province on its questions relating to immigration,…”

“While Carney and Smith agree on a united Canada, Smith wants Albertans to vote "yes" on nine referendum questions that would give the province more control over immigration and a mandate to pursue constitutional changes to wrest power from Ottawa.”

“…y to deliver speech at federalist rally in Calgary ahead of Alberta referendum The Latest - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend a Forever Canadian rally in Calgary tonight ahead of Alberta's referendum on Monday. - The rally is expected to begin at…”

“Q&A: Elections Alberta explains why the referendum took so long to count More than 20 million ballots were counted, Michelle Gurney tells CBC It's been just over a week since Alberta voted in an historic referendum.”

“Jared Wesley from the University of Alberta had observed “a referendum does not just reveal your strength — it can also reveal your weakness.””

“…re the full picture. - Analysis What you need to know about Alberta referendum questions 2, 3 and 4 on immigration Follow all of our Alberta referendum coverage Gillian Petit, an economist at the University of Calgary, studies tax and transfer policies in…”

“(Jason Markusoff/CBC) Fast forward to this fall, with Albertans poised to go to the polls in a referendum that could ultimately lead to a separation vote, and Smith is expressing a very different view.”

“'People are overwhelmed': Community groups rally to inform voters ahead of Alberta referendum - Exclusive Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll That’s how Christine Nelson was feeling.”

“…tawa. - Analysis How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement Alberta separatists see ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon - Analysis Before a referendum, how a new PQ government could test Ottawa "Ten years ago…”

“…ng as I’m premier’: Danielle Smith rules out 2nd separation referendum if Albertans vote to remain Alberta would ‘pursue other things’ if immigration, constitutional questions rejected Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was definitive Friday when asked whether…”

“Alberta premier unclear when asked to define threshold for questions 1 to 9 on referendum ballot Albertans can vote on 9 questions about immigration and constitutional issues on Oct. 19 Premier Danielle Smith was not clear on Thursday when asked what she…”

“With the Alberta referendum coming up, this means Mark Carney is now dealing with separatist movements on both ends of the country, at a time when he's trying to lead a united front against U.S. aggression.”

“Founded in the late 1960s as a pro-independence party, it was Parti Québécois governments that held the province's last two referendums on separation.”

“Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable Province's 3 Anglican bishops also raised similar concerns Alberta's Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province's upcoming referendum…”

“Alberta separation too costly with too many uncertainties, warns Calgary think-tank - Analysis Alberta referendum pitches more control over immigration.”

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“… the conspiratorial side of the movement, posting images of Alberta workers standing up to “globohomo,” derogatory online slang for the 2SLGBTQ+ movement, echoes Donald Trump’s call to see “mass immigration” as an “existential threat to Western civilization"…”

“That includes, of course, the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum on whether the province should start a process to leave Canada.”

“Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll 'Bare consensus' say Alberta should take more control over immigration to the province Albertans are divided over immigration but attitudes are “softening,” while…”

“…Arden headlines Calgary concert for Canadian unity ahead of Alberta referendum Groups for and against separation holding events in the coming weeks A free outdoor concert in support of Canadian unity brought thousands to downtown Calgary on Sunday, about a…”

“…ier's party leadership A UCP riding association in southern Alberta has formally urged a party vote to review Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership, in the latest sign of simmering frustrations surrounding the Oct. 19 referendum on the province’s future within…”

“'Never giving up': Alberta separatist leaders say referendum vote won't end their fight Advocates for an Independent Alberta say no ballot outcome will put the matter to rest Premier Danielle Smith and her government expect next month's separation referendum…”

“Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests Pollster also finds many support Option 2 for reasons other than full independence Alberta separatists think they’re going to win a referendum that surveys suggest they…”

“It would also not allow them to cast a ballot in things like Alberta's upcoming sovereignty referendum unless they moved to that province.”

“The referendum, which asks questions on issues related to immigration, the Constitution and whether Alberta should remain a part of Canada or begin the process of holding a binding vote on whether to separate, will take place on Oct. 19.”

“…ing virtual public forum on grievances with Ottawa ahead of Alberta referendum Virtual sessions in September to be co-chaired by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning is stepping into the fray ahead of Alberta's fall referendum by headlining a public…”