
What are the political risks of Alberta referendum? Analysts weigh in
Political analysts Scott Reid, Jason Hatcher and Tom Mulcair comment on the political risks of the Alberta referendum.
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A crucial fall referendum in Alberta will determine if the province moves ahead with an official vote on whether to separate from Canada.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has drawn criticism on both sides of the separation debate after announcing a new referendum question that asks voters if there should be a second, binding referendum on leaving Canada.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting Canada has been put off should focus on the province’s fall referendum — rather than campaigning to force a review of her job.
Premier Danielle Smith says she acted on a referendum question on Thursday because she knows residents need a clear answer on the issue sooner rather than later.
As Albertans brace for a fall vote on whether there should be a referendum on leaving Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney made a point on Friday of stating that Canada is the best country in the world, and his government is committed to work with Alberta to make it even better.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday that a referendum on Oct. 19 will include a question about whether Albertans want, at a future date, to hold a binding referendum on the province quitting Canada.
Albertans will vote on whether the province should remain a part of Canada when they head to the polls this fall.
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should be a future binding referendum on the province quitting Canada.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province.
The cabinet minister who set the wheels in motion for a possible referendum on Alberta separating from Canada says he wants the country to remain united.
Alberta separatists submitted thousands of signatures on a petition referendum that would ask Albertans if the province should leave Canada.
Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government has launched a new website aimed to educate voters on ballot questions ahead of the referendum vote in October.
The Alberta government has proposed amendments to several pieces of legislation that would impact the Citizen Initiative Act and the Recall Act, among others.
A growing political divide in Alberta is emerging as supporters and opponents of provincial independence ramp up efforts ahead of a possible referendum as early as this fall.