Albertans will vote on Oct. 19 on whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process for separation discussions, followed by another referendum in the future. Andrew Chang explains the legal details, the influence of Indigenous treaty rights on the ballot and why a “yes” would not settle the matter.

CCBC News2026-10-13 21:36

With days remaining before Albertans vote on whether they want a referendum on separating from Canada, concerns are mounting about the vote and possible U.S. interference. The program also examines whether Trump administration pressure figured in Canada’s withdrawal of sponsorship from a European disinformation conference.

CCBC News2026-10-13 16:58

Two former Alberta premiers from opposing political camps, Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley, are set to speak at an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event in the provincial capital, backing Alberta’s continued place in Canada. Residents are due to vote on 10 referendum questions on Monday.

GGlobal News2026-10-13 16:18

Alberta’s crucial referendum is set for Oct. 19. The result will not automatically bring separation, but either outcome will send a message to those seeking to keep Canada together and those seeking to break it apart. Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on,” though whether that is possible remains uncertain.

CCBC News2026-10-13 14:52

At a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday night, U.S. President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Canada and said he might rename the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean after himself. He accused Canada of taking advantage of the United States and imposing hefty tariffs, and said he had decided to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.”

GGlobal News2026-10-12 20:00

Albertans are due to vote next Monday in a fall referendum with ten questions, including one on the province’s future in Canada. With turnout expected to reach a record, Elections Alberta is encouraging early voting during the five-day period from Oct. 13 to Oct. 17.

GGlobal News2026-10-12 19:45

Alberta residents will vote on 19 October on whether to begin the process of separating from Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the forthcoming referendum a “dangerous bluff” and compared it with the Brexit vote. Independence supporters say the oil-rich province has long been overlooked in Ottawa and object to federal environmental policies.

BBBC News2026-10-12 15:59

CBC’s Rosemary Barton speaks with former Alberta premier Rachel Notley, who is concerned about U.S. involvement in the province’s separatism debate and believes actions by current Premier Danielle Smith have been seen by some as supporting the movement. Angela Tabak of the Alberta Women’s Independence Network says she believes Alberta should separate from Canada.

CCBC News2026-10-11 18:18

Republican strategist Leslie Shedd and Democratic strategist Ravi Gupta discuss how the Iran war, a Russian diesel agreement and tariffs on Canada are shaping the midterms as voters worry about rising living costs. Some Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Trump administration policies, while the competitive Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed is also in focus.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-11 16:57

With Alberta’s referendum less than 10 days away, the Forever Canadian campaign and the Alberta Prosperity Project are preparing their pitches to voters. The Prosperity Project’s convoy ended in Spruce Grove with a flag walk and a gathering of nearly 50 people. People who spoke with Global News said they feel their voices are as strong as ever. The opposing Forever Canadian Unity Tour Bus plans to keep travelling in the coming days.

GGlobal News2026-10-11 02:54

With 10 days until Albertans vote in a separation referendum, evidence is mounting that foreign actors are targeting voters. A former national security adviser to Justin Trudeau weighs in on whether Canada has the tools to respond.

CCBC News2026-10-09 23:41

The federal government faces a new challenge as Quebec elects a sovereigntist government. With a separation referendum there on hold, signs point to possible foreign interference in a different referendum due in Alberta in just over a week. The Political Pulse panel weighs in.

CCBC News2026-10-09 22:59

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians—not large tech firms that believe they can dictate to the country—will decide Canada’s future. He was responding to Elon Musk’s statement that three Canadian provinces “should separate.” Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre also weighed in on Friday.

GGlobal News2026-10-09 18:15

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre answers questions from journalists in Burlington, Ont.

CCBC News2026-10-09 14:15

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to address the media and take questions in Burlington, Ont., on Friday. The news conference follows heated parliamentary debate over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act. Conservatives joined the Liberal majority Thursday in voting to send the bill to a special committee for further study.

GGlobal News2026-10-09 13:52

Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has changed his position after previously backing President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Michigan, which he represents, has historically maintained close trade ties with Canada.

CCBC News2026-10-08 00:10

With the U.S. midterms approaching, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is changing his stance on the Canada-U.S. trade war and breaking with President Donald Trump over tariffs. A panel discusses whether Trump’s tariffs are becoming a political liability and notes that Rogers is not the only Republican shifting position.

CCBC News2026-10-07 23:31

Albertans are preparing to vote on whether the province should begin the legal process for a future binding referendum on leaving Canada. An Ipsos poll conducted about a month before the non-binding vote found that 70% would choose to remain part of Canada. Meanwhile, some separatists have met with US officials, amid conflicting claims about what was discussed.

GGlobal News2026-10-06 02:30

U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects the trade war with Canada to end and that Canada will soon apologize. Power & Politics asks economist Chad P. Bown, a Peterson Institute senior fellow and co-author of How to Win a Trade War, how economists think the dispute could end, if it ends at all.

CCBC News2026-10-02 23:07

Nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products are now barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s trade war. The blocked goods include Canadian alcohol, cheese and other dairy products, and motorcycles. The restrictions are affecting Canada’s alcohol industry, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is responding to Stelco’s layoff announcement.

GGlobal News2026-09-30 02:30

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic drinks, dairy products and motorcycles. The immediate economic effect may be limited compared with bilateral trade, but the political stakes are rising. Trump expects Canada to yield, while Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to resist Washington and reduce Canada’s economic dependence.

DDW News2026-09-30 02:20

As a U.S. ban on some Canadian dairy imports takes effect, some American dairy farmers say they worry about possible repercussions. CBC’s Katie Simpson spoke with concerned farmers at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin.

CCBC News2026-09-29 23:02

The United States has prohibited several Canadian goods, including alcohol, molasses, motorcycles and some dairy products, as the trade war persists. Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa is not desperate for a deal, while President Donald Trump has suggested Canada will apologize and remove its counter-tariffs.

CCBC News2026-09-29 19:23

A new Abacus Data poll puts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approval rating at 56%, his highest level yet. David Coletto and Éric Grenier discuss what is driving his popularity despite the continuing trade war.

CCBC News2026-09-28 22:54