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Demand surges for mail-in ballots ahead of Alberta referendum

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Farrell, J. (2026, September 4). Demand surges for mail-in ballots ahead of Alberta referendum. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/video-demand-surges-for-mail-in-ballots-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/

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Elections Alberta has received 290,000 applications for mail-in ballots ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta, a significant increase from the 2023 general election with four times as many requests. The ballot includes 10 questions, including one about staying in Canada or holding another separation vote. The exact number of applications is not compared to previous referendums. The surge in demand for mail-in ballots coincides with the upcoming referendum.

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Elections Alberta has received 290,000 applications for mail-in ballots ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta, which is four times higher than in the 2023 general election. The high demand is likely due to the contentious nature of the referendum, which includes a question about whether Alberta should remain part of Canada or have another vote on separation.

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🔮 “Empty words and platitudes do not make it otherwise.” Stephan’s public stance forced Smith into some pretzel-style arguments over how her caucus could be pro-Canada while harbouring separatists.

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🔮 Smith’s four proposals, three of which would likely require the support of seven legislatures representing over half of Canada’s population (known as the 7/50 rule) and Parliament to implement, are among 10 questions she’s putting to Albertans on Oct. 19.

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🔮 The agency said those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.

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🔮 For Thursday’s call, Albertans could either submit questions online or, if they registered in advance, over the phone.

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🔮 The event, hosted by the City of Edmonton and Mayor Andrew Knack, saw Indigenous leaders and elders participate in ceremonies, drumming, dancing and the raising of the Treaty 6 flag.

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Elections Alberta says it has received 290,000 applications for mail-in ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum, which is four times higher than in the 2023 general election. asserted

which → say → election

The ballots list 10 questions, including one asking if Alberta should stay in Canada or if there should be a second, binding referendum on separation. asserted

Alberta → list → separation

Demand surges for mail-in ballots ahead of Alberta referendum

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