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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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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…”