# Alberta votes on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada

https://mins.news/en/item/105995

- BBC News, 2026-10-19 09:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxvgd0ymgzgyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Albertans are voting on whether to proceed later with a binding referendum on separation from Canada. Polls suggest most would prefer to remain, but the debate has divided the province. A referendum could take place as early as 2027 if voters back moving ahead.

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