# 1.2 million Albertans have voted in separation referendum

https://mins.news/en/video/104739

- Global News, 2026-10-18 01:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6UA6zsn0tU

> Elections Alberta says more than 703,000 people have voted early. Including special ballots, the total exceeds 1.2 million. Advance polling ends Saturday ahead of Monday’s pivotal referendum on separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders have visited the province to urge voters to remain in Confederation, while separatist leaders are campaigning as well.

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