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“Nearly a quarter of Albertans said they wanted to pursue separation through a binding referendum, including some who said last week their vote was driven in part by immigration concern.”

“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.”

“EDMONTON - The final count is in, and Alberta’s historic referendum on separation saw voters trek to the polls in the highest numbers in decades.”

“The historic Alberta referendum on separation saw voters trek to the polls in the highest numbers in decades.”

“Alberta’s NDP has been gaining political momentum in recent months after capitalizing on opposition to the recent referendum on separatism.”

“About 1.3 million Albertans voted in advance on whether to remain in Canada or pursue a binding separation referendum, alongside nine questions on immigration and constitutional powers. 20 - Political leaders from across the country were reacting to the…”

“…ght into Carney’s office to offer special advice around the referendum, marked his final day in that role on Friday, a position that was always meant to be temporary — something those across the federal Liberal government also hope to be the case for the…”

“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,…”

“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,…”

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

“The specific effect of a yes vote is unclear, since the government says it won’t define “Alberta-approved immigration status” until after the referendum.”

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is floating the idea of a $1,900 health premium for some temporary residents, one of the first concrete ideas she has pitched as the province prepares to vote on immigration policy proposals in October’s referendum.”

“EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal to voters considering a path toward independence in his home province of Alberta on Friday, warning that a referendum is a dangerous gamble at a time of growing threats to Canada’s…”

“Smith, when he urged Albertans to vote “no to the nine,” referring to the Premier’s nine proposals on immigration and constitutional changes also on Monday’s referendum ballot.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Canada faces another potential menace to its sovereignty in a little less than two weeks, when Alberta in the west holds a “referendum on a referendum” on secession.”

“The results came just weeks before Alberta is set to hold its own independence referendum.”

“The specific effect of a yes vote is unclear, since the government says it won’t define “Alberta-approved immigration status” until after the referendum.”

“CALGARY - Albertans soon head to the polls to not only vote on Confederation but also on a raft of questions on immigration – questions that in recent months have spawned more questions.”

“The other nine referendum questions revolve around reforms Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government has advanced around the province taking greater control of the immigration system and working with other provinces on…”

“Monday’s vote includes 10 questions: one on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move toward a binding separation referendum; five on immigration and four on constitutional matters.”

“Monday’s vote includes 10 questions: one on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move toward a binding separation referendum; five on immigration and four on constitutional matters.”

“Advance voting is under way in the Alberta referendum, and several former premiers bridged the partisan divide to promote a federalist message.”

“…and Alison Redford in writing an op-ed, expected to be published this week, imploring Albertans to reject Premier Danielle Smith’s five referendum proposals centred on immigration, which could strip some newcomers of access to public health care and…”

“Albertans will vote on the prospect of a future separation referendum, along with nine other questions involving constitutional and immigration issues, on Oct. 19.”

“Albertans will vote on the prospect of a future separation referendum, along with nine other questions involving constitutional and immigration issues, on Oct. 19.”

“It comes after Elections Alberta announced those referendum ballot packages were returned with either declaration forms missing or with other errors, like missing the required copies of identification.”

“Thousands of Albertans may not have their ballots counted for the province’s coming referendum after Elections Alberta said more than 3,000 voters failed to properly identify themselves in the mail-in voting process.”

“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’s Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province’s upcoming referendum proposals may affect vulnerable people.”

“EDMONTON - Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.”

“EDMONTON – Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.”

““This is a matter for Albertans to consider through their referendum process,” said a spokesperson for Northwest Territories Premier R.J.”

““This is a matter for Albertans to consider through their referendum process,” said a spokesperson for Northwest Territories Premier R.J.”

“Next month, the country's fourth-largest province will vote on whether its government should start the legal process required to hold a binding referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada.”

“Feb. 19, 2026 — Smith announces nine referendum questions about immigration and constitutional concerns will be put to Albertans in an Oct. 19 referendum.”

“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.”

“Voters in Alberta Monday overwhelmingly rejected the idea of holding a binding referendum on separating from Canada.”

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

“Even so, with millions marking ballots this week – in Alberta’s referendum and, on Saturday, in a British Columbia provincial election – the landscape of Western politics could be remade.”

“The legislature is also set to resume just over a week after Alberta’s historic referendum in which voters overwhelmingly supported keeping the province in Canada.”

“…rime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is speaking with provinces about giving them more power over “economic immigration,” after slim majorities of voters in Alberta appeared to endorse taking more control over newcomers in Monday’s…”

“TODAY’S TOP STORIES After more than 75 per cent of Albertans voted Monday to remain in Canada rather than begin a process that could lead to separation, the prime minister pledged to work with Alberta’s Danielle Smith and other premiers to address immigration…”

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office disagreed that these referendum questions about immigration constitute racism.”

“While celebrating an overwhelming victory against holding a binding referendum on separation, they were also watching the results of nine other questions proposing greater provincial control over immigration and constitutional reform.”

“Carney made the comments to reporters as he welcomed the results of the Alberta referendum, which saw about three-quarters of the province vote against separating from Canada.”

“Less than one-quarter of Albertans support proceeding to a binding vote on separation, but support for the other nine questions on Monday’s referendum may be higher, a new survey shows.”

“…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…”

“…he top of this page and on the Global BC YouTube channel. - Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation - How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes - City of Regina’s AI Data…”

“(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.”

“And when Albertans head to the polls Monday to vote on whether to hold a future referendum on separation from Canada, they’ll also be answering five separate questions on immigration being pushed by the government of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.”

“OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on his fellow Albertans to fix Canada, not leave it, as he argued against separation Friday, days before the province’s referendum.”

“It’s one of 10 questions on the ballot, as Smith also wants Albertans to endorse her proposals for more control and rules around immigration and a mandate to pursue constitutional changes to wrest power from Ottawa.”

“The referendum asks a total of 10 questions covering immigration and Canada’s Constitution. - Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary as Alberta hurtles toward referendum vote - Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks -…”

“The event, held on an uncommonly cold September weekend, comes just weeks before a referendum on whether Alberta should consider triggering negotiations to leave the Canadian federation.”

““What could the referendum outcomes mean for patients, physicians and Alberta’s health-care system?””

“Polls there suggest an overwhelming number of “No” votes next Monday to holding a separation referendum, because there are clearly as many proud Canadians in Alberta as anywhere else in this country.”

“'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.”

“EDMONTON – Albertans can begin casting referendum ballots in person at more than 300 stations starting Tuesday.”

“…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…”

“With little more than a week until the Alberta referendum, campaigners on both sides of the separation question have turned an eye toward the nine other ballot proposals around immigration, voter ID and constitutional issues – but they are doing it for…”

“…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…”

“The Prime Minister is navigating a delicate moment for national unity, with a referendum in Alberta less than two weeks away, and persistent threats to Canada’s sovereignty and economy by the Trump administration.”

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

“Also, check out our series on the Alberta referendum here and learn how we selected the writers.”

“OTTAWA— While Prime Minister Mark Carney has been clear about where he stands on Alberta independence, his government’s position on nine other Alberta referendum questions aimed at reshaping immigration and expanding provincial powers is far less so.”

“… 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"…”

“Alberta’s referendum will come just two weeks after a provincial election in Quebec on Oct. 5, where the Parti Québécois is leading the polls with a promise to hold a third “popular consultation” on independence.”

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

“Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Albertans to vote to stay in Canada in the province’s upcoming referendum, arguing that Alberta’s resentments are best addressed by doubling down on the values that the Canadian Constitution was originally meant to…”

“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…”

“In less than a month, Albertans will face a referendum on a series of questions about the future of the province and its place in Confederation.”

“…hows - Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum Immigration Department data shows the number of temporary residents coming to Canada between January and July this year is 66 per cent lower than the number of arrivals over the…”

“The premier's remarks come less than a month before Alberta's October 19 referendum, a ballot where voters will weigh in on immigration, constitutional issues and potential separation from Canada.”

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is on Canada’s side in the upcoming Alberta separation referendum.”

“… rest of Canada is one of Pierre Poilievre’s defining challenges. - Federalists say Alberta’s Conservative MPs are missing in action as the separation referendum looms. - Defence Minister David McGuinty says Donald Trump’s deal with Greenland is…”

“…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…”

“With one month to go before the Oct. 19 referendum, drivers going through many neighbourhoods can spot red and white lawn signs urging Albertans to vote to stand with Canada.”

“'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…”

“Smith has called a referendum for Oct. 19 on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or whether it’s time to hold a second, binding referendum on starting the legal process to separate.”

“Alberta is holding its referendum on Oct. 19, which will include 10 questions on a range of issues from separation to immigration to Senate reform.”

“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.”

“… is correct that the Liberals walked away for political reasons, including a provincial election in Quebec and Alberta’s referendum vote in October, and that Canadian trade representatives would be back after that, looking for a deal, we may be in big…”

“Special mail-in ballots for Alberta’s 10-question referendum next month started going out the door Tuesday, Elections Alberta said.”

“…omic strategy.” - Week two of Quebec campaign dominated by debates on immigration, language - Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum - Man charged with arson at Liberal MP’s Toronto home, 2nd suspect wanted -…”

“…n was also criticized for citing data that includes the Quebec-born children of immigrants. - Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum - Man charged with arson at Liberal MP’s Toronto home, 2nd suspect wanted -…”

“The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.”

“Meet the Indigenous lawyer who’s shaking up Alberta’s independence movement Leighton Grey is encouraging others to vote in favour of holding a binding provincial referendum on Alberta separation from Canada.”

“Results from the other nine referendum questions, about issues such as immigration and the Constitution, likely won’t be publicly reported until the next morning, on Oct. 21.”

“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.”

“Smith said that was the goal, adding it was also why the referendum her government has scheduled for Oct. 19 will feature questions about whether Alberta should take more control over immigration and temporary foreign worker rules.”

“…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…”