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40 articles about 31 events for “Alberta Referendum Voting Issues” in Politics.

Politics · 5 matching articles from 5 outlets · 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-19
Some Alberta referendum polling stations to stay open late after voting delay CBC News · 2026-10-19

“Some Alberta referendum polling stations to stay open late after voting delay Elections Alberta said stations that opened late will remain open past 8 p.m.”

Alberta referendum live: Voters head to the polls over whether to remain in Canada Toronto Star · 2026-10-19

“The battle over Alberta's future begins after the referendum All the leaders who have been making their final pitches against Alberta separatism are looking for the same answer to Question 10 in the Alberta referendum — a big No.”

Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada BBC News · 2026-10-19

“The key question on the voting paper will ask: "Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not…”

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Politics · 3 matching articles from 3 outlets · 2026-09-19
'Why walk away?': Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum Toronto Star · 2026-09-19

“The Alberta premier has called a referendum for Oct. 19 that includes a question 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.”

Smith makes case for Alberta in united Canada ahead of referendum The Globe and Mail · 2026-09-19 leans strongly right

“The Alberta premier has called a referendum for Oct. 19 that includes a question 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.”

‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum Global News · 2026-09-19

“The Alberta premier has called a referendum for Oct. 19 that includes a question 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 Separation Referendum Debate

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-14
Morning Update: Albertans go to the advance polls The Globe and Mail · 2026-10-14 leans left

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

Former Alberta premiers argue against separation as referendum vote approaches The Globe and Mail · 2026-10-14

“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.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-13
Advance polling opens today for Alberta referendum. Here’s what you need to know CBC News · 2026-10-13

“Here’s what you need to know Voters can cast ballots at advance polls over the next five days Advance voting for the Alberta referendum starts Tuesday and continues until Saturday.”

Advance voting opens as experts debate meaning of Alberta referendum results Global News · 2026-10-12

“As Albertans get set to head to the polls next week, one political expert is saying she sees no real threat to Canadian unity, but the results of the referendum may be challenging to interpret.”

Alberta First Nations Referendum

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-04
'Silence could be consent': Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum Toronto Star · 2026-10-04

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

Alberta First Nations gearing up for referendum Global News · 2026-10-04 leans strongly left

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

Bc Municipal Elections Influence Provincial Vote

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-20
Could change in B.C. municipal elections echo in provincial vote? Global News · 2026-10-20

““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…”

Alberta Ottawa Relationship Shift

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-17
From ‘killing the golden goose’ to better than ever: Has Alberta's relationship with Ottawa changed? CBC News · 2026-10-17

“(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.”

Canadian Immigration Consensus Fractures

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-17
How Canada's fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes Toronto Star · 2026-10-17 leans right

“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.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-17
Smith, Carney rally support for Alberta to remain in Canada ahead of referendum The Globe and Mail · 2026-10-17 leans right

“Conservative MP Dane Lloyd, the man spearheading the party’s pro-Canada campaign, told The Globe and Mail that the Conservatives’ door-knocking campaign has met few big-city Albertans who are voting for a second referendum.”

Pierre Poilievre Urges Support For Canadians

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-16
Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans not to leave their fellow Canadians behind Toronto Star · 2026-10-16

“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.”

Alberta Referendum Questions

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-16
Separation, immigration, the Constitution: A look at Alberta's referendum questions Toronto Star · 2026-10-16 leans right

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

Alberta Election Scrutineer Restrictions

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-15
Fact Check: Elections Alberta restricts referendum scrutineers due to limited space Global News · 2026-10-15 leans right

“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.”

Alberta's Separatist Movement

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-14
God, guns and grievances: Alberta’s separatists make their case for independence National Post · 2026-10-14

“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.”

Alberta Separation Implications

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-11
Banff is in Treaty 7 territory and leases its land from the feds. So what happens to it if Alberta separates? CBC News · 2026-10-11

“Though Smith's office has since maintained it wants Alberta to remain in Canada, pundits have noted the decision to hold the referendum was made to appease hardline separatist factions in her voting base.”

Alberta Referendum And Ballot Questions

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-10
With Alberta referendum in sight, the nine other ballot questions are capturing attention The Globe and Mail · 2026-10-10

“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…”

Alberta Separatist Movement

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
The Alberta question: How separatists took hold of the province’s governing party CBC News · 2026-10-09

“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.”

Alberta Separatist Movement Growth

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement CBC News · 2026-10-08

“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.”

Alberta Referendum Ballot Errors

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
Elections Alberta notifies thousands of referendum voters about invalid mail-in ballot packs The Globe and Mail · 2026-10-07

“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.”

Metaphor In Conversation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
The elephant in the room The Globe and Mail · 2026-10-03

“In Washington, the Trump administration has quietly displayed detailed knowledge of Canadian secessionist history, indicating an interest in the outcome of the referendum Oct. 19, in which Albertans will decide whether to pursue independence.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
In Mark Carney's Canada, a pipeline announcement is the new unity rally Toronto Star · 2026-10-02

“An even bigger day looms later this month, when the province votes on whether to hold an independence referendum, and that pipeline announcement factors heavily into that choice being laid before Albertans.”

Separation Favour Among UCP Voters

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Poll suggests slight majority of UCP voters favour separation as party stares down ‘tough days’ ahead CBC News · 2026-10-01 leans right

“… party stares down ‘tough days’ ahead That trumps other groups, from age to religiosity to education As part of her latest round of polling, Janet Brown sought to understand the factors driving support for separatism in advance of Alberta's Oct. 19…”

Alberta Independence Referendum

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
UCP MLA says he’s voted in favour of Alberta holding binding referendum on independence CBC News · 2026-10-01

“UCP MLA says he’s voted in favour of Alberta holding binding referendum on independence Jason Stephan says he cast mail-in ballot and voted for Option 2 on independence question A sitting MLA with Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party says he has…”

Alberta Immigration Referendum

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Albertans to vote on 10 questions in October referendum. Here’s what they ask Global News · 2026-09-27 leans right

“While a focus of Oct. 19 has been on the question whether Alberta should hold a referendum on separating from Canada, there are several other questions Premier Danielle Smith is putting to residents.”

Alberta Immigration Debate

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll CBC News · 2026-09-27

“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…”

Canadian Unity Despite Separatism

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
Canadians more united despite separatist sentiment in Alberta, Quebec: Ipsos Global News · 2026-09-26

““(That’s) despite the fact that, you know, it feels like the country is really divided with a potential referendum in Quebec and a referendum here in Alberta.””

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
Federal intelligence agency contacted amid U.S. interference allegations in Quebec election Global News · 2026-09-26 leans left

“The PQ leader has promised to hold a referendum on sovereignty if his party forms a government — but not before President Donald Trump leaves the White House. - ‘Human error’ saw detainees dropped off in Edmonton streets: Alberta safety minister - Alberta NDP…”

Alberta Separatist Movement

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
'Never giving up': Alberta separatist leaders say referendum vote won't end their fight CBC News · 2026-09-18

“'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…”

Alberta Vote By Mail Referendum

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
More than 500,000 Albertans have applied to vote by mail in referendum: Elections Alberta CBC News · 2026-09-17

“Paul - Peace River - Central Peace-Notley - Lesser Slave Lake Elections Alberta will keep looking for election officers until voting starts on referendum day, its spokesperson said.”

Alberta Separatist Polls

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-13
Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests CBC News · 2026-09-13 leans left

“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…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-04
Conservative MP launches 'stay' campaign in Alberta referendum Toronto Star · 2026-09-04 leans right

“OTTAWA — With a little more than six weeks before Albertans decide on a question of independence, a new campaign has emerged on the “stay” side targeting the province’s largest voting bloc: Conservatives.”

Alberta Referendum Ballot Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-04
Some voters alarmed by self-declaration requirement on mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum CBC News · 2026-09-04

“…rmed by self-declaration requirement on mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum Elections Alberta says requirement scrapped, voters can cross out line in question Some Albertans who received their mail-in ballots for the province's fall referendum say they…”

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