Alberta Separation Referendum
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Alberta Separation Referendum. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/21288
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An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
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Smith was the opening speaker at a virtual assembly discussing Alberta’s future in Canada, an event co-hosted by former Opposition leader and conservative elder statesman Preston Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.
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 also spoke of parents watching an increasing grocery bill and opening a utility bill in January with “a knot in their stomach.”
I’m reminded that Abraham Lincoln did not use the term public opinion.
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- 19 Sep
An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
Coverage 4 articles
20 Sep Danielle Smith speaks about potential separation
The Globe and Mail
19 Sep 'Why walk away?': Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
Toronto Star
19 Sep Smith makes case for Alberta in united Canada ahead of referendum
The Globe and Mail
19 Sep ‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
Global News
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