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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…”

“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…”

“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.”

“He said a typical provincial vote requires up to 18 months of preparations, and the agency has been stretched thin in recent months, for reasons including the referendum on separation earlier this month.”

“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.”

“A day after Albertans voted overwhelmingly to remain a part of Canada, Premier Danielle Smith heralded progress with Ottawa but remained defiant in her plan to extract more autonomy from the federal government, even as she pledged not to hold another…”

“Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, at the same conference earlier in the day, made his case to Albertans to reject choosing a second, binding separation referendum.”

“Log in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned on Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada apart to gain control of the country, urging voters in oil-rich Alberta to reject the path toward separation in Monday’s referendum.”

“…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…”

“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.”

“Many Quebecois independence activists view the demographic tide as increasingly against them, and believe a near-future referendum may be their last shot at separation from Canada, according to the New York Times.”

“Polls show only 30% of Quebecers back separation, compared with a peak of nearly 50% during a 1995 independence referendum.”

“Question 10 of 10 on Monday’s referendum ballot asks whether Alberta should remain in Canada or if the government should start the legal process to hold a subsequent, binding referendum on separation.”

“Question 10 of 10 on Monday’s referendum ballot asks whether Alberta should remain in Canada or if the government should start the legal process to hold a subsequent, binding referendum on separation.”

“The Canadian Press Lines of people snaked out of schools and churches on Tuesday as advance voting began in Alberta’s referendum, with residents weighing in on 10 questions centred on provincial separation, immigration and constitutional issues.”

“…vernment in 2019. - 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…”

“Alberta is scheduled to hold a vote Oct. 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward a future referendum on separation.”

“Alberta is scheduled to hold a vote October 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward a future referendum on separation.”

“First Nations leaders have wondered how that can be so, given they feel their people, land and treaties — signed before Alberta even became a province — have been treated as an afterthought in the separation debate.”

“First Nations leaders have wondered how that can be so, given they feel their people, land and treaties — signed before Alberta even became a province — have been treated as an afterthought in the separation debate.”

“University of Alberta political science professor Blair Attard-Frost said the increased use of AI in the separation debate is concerning.”

“University of Alberta political science professor Blair Attard-Frost said the increased use of AI in the separation debate is concerning.”

“OTTAWA — Stephen Harper is warning Albertans against setting the province on a path toward secession by using their votes in an upcoming referendum in an attempt to send Ottawa a message.”

“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…”

“Does that mean that the separation debate in Alberta is over?”

“Danielle Smith said she will not be attending because the meeting overlaps with the resumption of question period in her province as well as the aftermath of a historic referendum on separation.”

“Mitch Sylvestre, who spearheaded a petition to get a separation question on the referendum ballot, is the president of a UCP constituency association in northeast Alberta and one of the party’s most valuable fundraisers.”

““As a party, we cannot permit the next year to be one of internal division and endless debates about separation, when Albertans have spoken so clearly against it,””

“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…”

“Municipal elections across Ontario, a provincial election in Quebec, and just this Monday night, a referendum — with multiple ballots — in Alberta.”

“The poll comes as Quebec politicians debate what lessons should be drawn from Monday night’s referendum results in Alberta, where about three-quarters of voters opted for the province to remain in Canada, rejecting a proposal for a future referendum on…”

“The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation referendum On Monday, voters in Alberta will cast their ballots in a referendum that includes a question on whether the western province should remain in Canada or pursue a binding provincial…”

“(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.”

“He co-founded the Alberta Prosperity Society, which promotes a “free and prosperous nation” and crafted the petition that played a critical role in putting Alberta on a path to referendum.”

“An Ipsos poll for Global News in mid-September suggested seven out of 10 Albertans intended to vote against holding a separation referendum.”

“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.”

“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 -…”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“…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…”

“It begins the legal process toward a future binding referendum, with more debate and a final decision made by Albertans.””

“The issue of federal interference is being tested in the upcoming referendum in Alberta.”

“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.”

“Opinion polling indicates that around 20% to 25% of Albertans plan to vote in favour of moving ahead with a binding separation referendum, with higher support among younger, rural and conservative voters.”

“…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.…”

“OTTAWA —The New Democrats have requested an emergency debate in Parliament about whether work by Republican party-affiliated operatives to help mobilize Alberta separatist votes amounts to foreign interference in the Alberta referendum campaign as Canada’s…”

“Last week also brought us a direct and forceful intervention into the debate over Alberta’s future from former prime minister Stephen Harper, who still looms large as a respected political figure in Alberta.”

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

“The project faces stiff resistance from environmentalists and Indigenous groups and deepens Carney’s co-operation with the Alberta government just weeks ahead of the province’s separation-themed referendum.”

“Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tried Tuesday to convince Albertans to vote to stay in Canada with less than three weeks to go until the Alberta referendum vote on separation.”

“In three weeks, Albertans vote on 10 referendum questions, including one on whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the process of holding another referendum on separation.”

“Echoes of Britain’s 2016 referendum on its membership in the EU have loomed large over Alberta’s separation debate.”

“Also in Calgary on Monday, the former leader of the United Kingdom during the Brexit referendum told another conference that you can’t compare that debate to Alberta’s prospective split from Canada.”

“… 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…”

“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…”

“Elections Alberta says voters will be asked to choose between remaining a province of Canada and directing the government to begin the legal process required for a future binding referendum on separation.”

“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.”

“… 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…”

“Alberta is set to hold a referendum on Oct. 19 on whether to hold a second vote on leaving Canada.”

“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…”

“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.”