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“…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…”

“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…”

“He ran a third-party advertising and sign campaign urging Albertans to vote for the pro-independence Option 2 on the referendum.”

“Alberta’s chief electoral officer is suggesting in a letter to legislature Speaker Ric McIver that the province’s next general election should be held with the current electoral boundaries, or be postponed.”

“McClure has issued several warnings this year about Elections Alberta’s ability to manage the recent referendum and next year’s provincial election, in addition to the wave of citizen-initiated and recall petitions launched over the past year.”

“He later used his public profile to promote disability rights, challenge stereotypes and push for greater inclusion. 13 - Advanced polling was underway in Alberta ahead of the following week’s historic referendum on separation.”

“Rath, a lawyer from Priddis, Alta., was one of the most polarizing figures in the Alberta independence movement in the referendum campaign.”

“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,…”

“OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he will be in Alberta next week to deliver a speech on Canadian unity ahead of the province’s referendum on separation.”

“Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he will be in Alberta next week to deliver a speech on Canadian unity ahead of the province’s referendum on separation.”

“Alberta separatists urged to stay the course despite outcome of Monday’s referendum EDMONTON — A key separatist leader rejected calls to end the campaign for Alberta’s secession if the province’s independence movement loses the vote in Monday’s referendum.”

“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.”

“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,…”

“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…”

“The campaign to keep Alberta in Confederation hit a fever pitch on Friday as politicians from across the country crisscrossed the province, aiming to drive up turnout and boost the pro-Canada vote ahead of Monday’s referendum on secession.”

“Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada so it can “own us” as he urged oil-rich Alberta not to begin a process toward separation in Monday’s referendum.”

“Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is “worth fighting for.””

“The initial referendum is non-binding, but it proposes to hold a binding vote in the future to decide whether Alberta should secede.”

“So far this month, there have been provincial elections in Quebec and British Columbia, a referendum in Alberta, and municipal votes in Ontario, B.C. and Yellowknife.”

“The results for the Alberta referendum send a mixed message.”

“As Conservative MPs gather for their weekly caucus meetings, some are attempting to read the tea leaves from last week’s Alberta referenda and British Columbia’s big Conservative win.”

“In Alberta last week, First Nations celebrated the decisive defeat of a separation referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.”

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

“She lowered the signature threshold for citizens to petition lawmakers to consider a proposed referendum question, clearing the way for a campaign that ushered those separatists into a bright international spotlight.”

“Separatist leaders affiliated with the Alberta Prosperity Project say the group’s two most prominent members – Jeffrey Rath and Mitch Sylvestre – were fired by the organization six weeks ago, but the news was kept quiet to avoid derailing the referendum…”

“…ng to capitalize off potential negative press surrounding the Alberta referendum, the NDP published a video of Michael Henshall, constituency president for Doerkson’s riding, drawing tenuous links between some of his remarks and the desire for B.C.…”

“…ntil you have to find a parking spot … Ron Charach, Toronto Alberta voted without riots or rage — that’s the Canadian way I am grateful that Alberta held a democratic referendum and more than relieved at their choice of remaining part of Canada during these…”

“Senior politics reporter David Rider spoke with voters from all corners of Toronto to look at how Bradford has built a mayoral campaign base on the opposite side of the city from where he built his political career.”

“Speaking at a rally in Calgary ahead of a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada, he joked that Washington might interpret his remarks as election interference.”

“Danielle Smith has been vindicated: Rick Bell National Post’s Rob Breakenridge is joined by veteran Calgary Sun political columnist Rick Bell for a closer look at the results and political fallout from Monday’s referendum in Alberta.”

“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…”

“…ght a mandate to reduce the number of immigrants settled in Alberta and restrict their access to pricey social Questions No. 1 through No. 4 sought a mandate to reduce the number of immigrants settled in Alberta and restrict their access to pricey social…”

“Even when the premier joined Prime Minister Mark Carney at a brewery outside Red Deer, Alta., last week to meet federalist supporters and organizers, her efforts to campaign for Alberta remaining in Canada did little to persuade those in the crowd.”

“…illy, senior Justice reporter Read All About It - Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid…”

“Mitch Slyvestre is getting the rock star treatment tonight at his group’s referendum reception.”

“The back and forth played out as Albertans went to the polls to decide whether the province should pursue separation through a future binding referendum.”

““You wrote a book about how to sue the police.” - Alberta voting locations extend hours after late openings, delaying referendum results - Report finds more than $40M in excess claims, misconduct in Winnipeg police HQ construction - Trustees in supervised…”

“With that, the bus left the Home Depot parking lot in Airdrie, Alta., beginning the pilgrimage to Edmonton, where faithful Alberta separatists gathered for a final rally ahead of Monday’s referendum.”

“EDMONTON — A key separatist leader rejected calls to end the campaign for Alberta’s secession if the province’s independence movement loses the vote in Monday’s referendum.”

“"No to the Nine" is a prominent federalist advertising campaign that urges Albertans to reject the nine referendum ballot questions not concerned with separation.”

“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.”

“Alberta’s referendum on Monday includes 10 questions, but the one drawing comparisons to Brexit asks voters if they want to remain in Canada or start the process to hold a binding referendum on separation.”

“…ting the services that you and your family depend on.” - As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report - Scarborough North council race pits incumbent against 2 former MPs - Carney and Smith link up to pitch pro-Canada vote…”

“…ian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said strikes on Russian bot farms halted some of that traffic online, social media researchers at McGill University say they’ve found no significant change in “inauthentic” online discourse connected to the Alberta…”

“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.”

“EDMONTON - Here are the 10 questions Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is sending to a provincewide referendum on Monday.”

“…Parizeau, would help train the new MNAs. - BC party leaders campaign on transit, the Massey Tunnel and safety - BC NDP defends actions after reports about confidential land deal - Fact Check: Elections Alberta restricts referendum scrutineers due to limited…”

“Some First Nations in Northern Alberta are concerned that their voter turnout could be a challenge in the referendum, an issue that’s been exacerbated by a lack of advance polling stations.”

“…eports about confidential land deal - Fact Check: Elections Alberta restricts referendum scrutineers due to limited space - Mail-in ballot delivery rules posing barriers: Alberta’s former top election official - Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary as Alberta…”

“Supporters of Alberta’s separatist movement have recently claimed on social media that restrictions around who can assign scrutineers to polling stations risk undermining the Alberta referendum on Monday, Oct. 19.”

“… Ford says Republicans might ‘pull the carpet’ under Trump if midterms are lost - Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls Eby unveiled the party’s forestry plan, promising to create a new funding stream to retrofit mills in…”

“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.”

“Four of Alberta’s former premiers are setting aside their partisan differences in the final week leading up to next Monday’s high-stakes provincial referendum.”

“…e - Montreal announces new metro security measures, 5% service increase - Mark Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum The 50-50 funding agreement is an operational bill for transit to be split between the province and the…”

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

“… seen in previous advanced votes. - B.C. party leaders make campaign stop at Vancouver trade board ahead of election - Former political rivals Notley, Kenney to unite at event ahead of separation vote - More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in…”

“…idgitte Anderson. - More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation - ‘A simple joke became a revolution’: Montrealers back India’s ‘Cockroach’ youth - Advance voting opens as experts debate meaning of Alberta referendum…”

“In fact, the avowed separatist offers a blunt prediction for his side should Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum results confirm a loss.”

“CBC News set up at the library to get a sense of how Albertans are feeling as the referendum campaigns head into their final week.”

“During the Alberta referendum campaign, Carney has largely let his government's actions — namely a series of agreements with the Alberta government on energy and climate policy — speak for themselves.”

“…me separatists are responding to Smith’s pledge against 2nd referendum if remain vote wins Smith made the comment during interview with CBC News Premier Danielle Smith’s pledge that she won’t hold another referendum on separation if the remain vote wins this…”

“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…”

“…io’s top court paves way to reopen challenge of Hamilton’s anti-encampment law - Poilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendum - Province interfering in Edmonton housing sets disturbing precedent: Calgary mayor - Ousted…”

“The Alberta question: How separatists took hold of the province’s governing party Separatists worked for years to manufacture Oct. 19 referendum The Edmonton stage should have been a safe space for Danielle Smith.”

“Quebec doesn’t want a separation referendum at the moment, but had enough of a multi-party electoral logjam that the Parti Québécois won a minority government.”

“Get breaking National news Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who states she’s voting to stay in Canada in an upcoming provincial referendum, says she also strongly disagrees with Musk’s opinion.”

“Before long, he became a key figure in Alberta Prosperity Project, the group behind the 300,000-signature petition that helped push Premier Danielle Smith to schedule this month’s referendum on holding a binding separatism vote in the future.”

“May said. - Ability to fix errors in referendum ballot packages show system works: Alberta premier - Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separation - Premier Smith brushes off NDP’s Alberta voter list court battle, says legislation…”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”