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Alberta separation debate

Smith aide tells First Nations chiefs to fix own communities, not accuse premier of treason

Bruce McAllister’s post escalates a fight over Alberta’s Oct. 19 separation referendum after treaty chiefs asked RCMP to examine whether the vote amounts to criminal treason

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Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm

A Janet Brown Opinion Research survey for CBC News suggests the Alberta NDP leader has lost ground since last spring, while Premier Danielle Smith remains stronger with voters

Oct 19, 2026 • 6:00 AM

Alberta voters to face nine-question referendum in 2026

The Oct. 19 ballot is set to include five non-constitutional questions on immigration and election rules, plus four constitutional questions on Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa

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