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“After 75 per cent of Albertans voted in last week’s referendum to keep the province in Canada, Smith has moved to urge United Conservatives on both sides of that divisive question to accept that the public has spoken on the unity issue, and that the governing…”

“UCP board candidates must sign declaration to abide by Alberta's vote to stay in Canada Pro-independence activists running for positions say they'll sign, but won't abandon beliefs The United Conservative Party is requiring all candidates for its board…”

“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,…”

“We asked for their thoughts on the referendum results Throughout the referendum campaign, CBC News used First Person writing, community focus groups and small engagement pop-ups to understand why Albertans were planning to vote the way they were.”

“Now that the broad Alberta public has decisively rejected the separatist idea, the debate is returning to where it began: within Smith’s own political coalition.”

“(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.”

“…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…”

“Much of what has transpired in Alberta as the referendum approaches reminds him of the lead-up to Brexit, Cooper has said.”

“A survey conducted in July 2014 found that 23 per cent of Albertans believed their province would be better off as its own country — equal to the share of Albertans who were recently found to be in favour of a referendum on separation.”

“While polling consistently shows independence is out of step with the vast majority of Albertans, the premier nonetheless called a separation referendum for Oct. 19.”

“All of them belonged there. - Video 70% of Albertans want province to remain in Canada: survey - Video Alberta flags take on new meaning ahead of separation referendum From outside Alberta, it is easy to reduce the province to conservatism, oil and resentment.”

“…sioner says Foreign influence commissioner could monitor an Alberta referendum on separation Former B.C. chief electoral officer poised to become Canada's first foreign influence watchdog That means that the Defense Analyses and Research Corporation, the U.S.…”

“Stephen Harper warns Alberta separatism will bring 'no benefit' Former prime minister says staying silent on upcoming referendum 'not an option' Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper cautioned against the prospect of Alberta separation in a column…”

“This is particularly notable because Rise of Alberta is “by far” the most influential account driving the conversation about separation, Ross said.”

“The tangled what-ifs of Alberta separation — from trade and treaties to currency and disaster costs Report lays out what to expect when you're extracting the province from Canada It’s the big things that might spring to mind first when pondering the…”

“… separatists have way more money and are dominating the online conversation Over the last year, a steady drumbeat of polling has found again and again that most Albertans oppose separation — but based on fundraising and online chatter, you might not know…”

“What timing of a second referendum in Alberta could look like, if it were to happen Premier's office says it would come 'as soon as possible,' if majority voted for it Albertans will vote next month on the possibility of a second referendum on separation, but…”