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Alberta votes Monday on a possible path toward separating from Canada
Albertans vote Monday, Oct. 19, on whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on separation. The ballot also has nine other questions on immigration and the Constitution. It is not a direct independence vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney rallied about 5,000 people in Calgary on Thursday urging a vote to stay. Premier Danielle Smith, who called the vote, says she supports staying in Canada.
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How each side sees it
Federalists sayCarney says a vote against Canada is 'a dangerous bluff that will lead to years of deep division and great uncertainty,' while acknowledging Albertans' frustrations 'are real.'
Separation supporters sayLet Alberta Decide co-chair Tanya Clemens says the vote could give Alberta leverage in negotiations with Ottawa and calls Carney's agreements with Smith 'pinky promises.'
Premier Smith says'Canada can still work. We just need to make some changes'; she backs the nine other questions to seek more provincial autonomy.
Sources
- AP via PBS NewsHour: Carney says U.S. is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path
- The Canadian Press via CP24: 'Vote like Canada depends on it,' Carney tells Alberta referendum rally
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