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Alberta independence referendum petition must register with election agency
A bill in the Canadian province of Alberta would reduce the number of signatures needed to get referendums on the ballot. But ...
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations’ concern
EDMONTON - Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation declaring that no separation ...
Separatists release potential Alberta referendum question, expect Danielle Smith to join cause
An Alberta separatist group released a referendum question on independence from Canada that it will petition to get in front ...
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Alberta’s premier would allow a citizen-led referendum on separation from Canada
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] VANCOUVER, British Columbia ...
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Canada's Double Referendum Challenge: Alberta and Quebec’s Political Future
As Québec and Alberta edge closer to potential independence referenda, Canada faces a renewed crisis of national unity.
Alberta’s premier will hold referendum to split from Canada if petition reaches mark
Canada’s Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday she would hold a referendum for the province’s departure from the Great ...
What to Know About Alberta’s Potential Separation From Canada
The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.
Alberta premier to chair sovereignty panel, put proposals to 2026 referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will chair an “Alberta next” panel to brainstorm how the province can protect itself ...
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First Nations leaders rebuke Alberta premier over talk of separation referendum
A Mi'kmaw Senator says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith can't just override the constitution and take away First Nation rights.
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National Chief Calls for Federal Review of Natural Resources Transfer Agreement in Response to Alberta Referendum Proposal
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the federal government to initiate a ...
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Alberta separatist group releases proposed referendum question, plans to push for vote this year
An Alberta separatist group has released a proposed referendum question on sovereignty from Canada, saying they will push the premier for a vote as soon as this year. During a news conference ...
Alberta Premier Says Vote on Separation From Canada Possible Next Year
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she and Prime Minister Mark Carney had a constructive phone call, but “until I see ...