Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre addressed the Canada Strong and Free conference in Calgary, days before Albertans vote in the Oct. 19 referendum.

CCBC News2026-10-16 16:35

Voting is underway in Alberta on whether to begin the legal process of leaving Canada. Voters and organizers on both sides discuss possible effects on communities, alongside Siksika Nation Chief Samuel Crowfoot and newcomers concerned about immigration questions on the ballot.

CCBC News2026-10-16 16:29

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to speak in support of Canadian unity Friday at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is also set to address the event. Carney drew selfie-seeking well-wishers at several Calgary stops Thursday. With voting days away, attendees at his rally said separation supporters have valid concerns, but Canada is worth preserving.

GGlobal News2026-10-16 16:25

Mark Carney is in Alberta to make a final appeal for Canadian unity ahead of Monday’s referendum. The story asks what is at stake for him.

CCBC News2026-10-16 15:47

At Bloomberg’s New Economy Forum, Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu describes Canada as a reliable partner that can give businesses greater certainty amid increasing trade headwinds.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 15:37

Canada’s political focus has shifted to Alberta, where voters will decide whether to remain in the country or proceed with a binding independence referendum. Many Albertans have long been dissatisfied with the province’s relationship with the rest of Canada, though not all support separation; those grievances could still influence Monday’s vote.

GGlobal News2026-10-16 03:00

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that it could not be a worse time for oil-rich Alberta to begin moving toward a future referendum on separation from Canada. He made the remarks while campaigning for national unity in Calgary during advance voting.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 02:55

The separation ballot question is drawing the most attention, but five others address immigration policy, including whether to cut social services for temporary residents. Premier Danielle Smith backs her government’s measures, while several high-profile former premiers are pushing back.

GGlobal News2026-10-16 02:30

Canada’s political focus has shifted to Alberta, where voters will choose whether to remain in the country or proceed with a binding independence referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney is campaigning in the province ahead of Monday’s vote, urging voters to stay in Confederation and vote no on the other nine ballot questions put forward by Premier Danielle Smith.

GGlobal News2026-10-16 01:08

Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the case for a united Canada in Alberta and campaigning against the province triggering a separation vote. The Reporter Roundtable examines the stakes as the referendum countdown enters its final days.

CCBC News2026-10-15 23:35

More than 174,000 ballots were cast on the first day of advance voting in Alberta’s referendum. Elections Alberta spokesperson Michelle Gurney discussed the voting process, possible accessibility issues and concerns about foreign interference.

CCBC News2026-10-15 22:58

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to speak Thursday at a “Forever Canadian” rally in Calgary, days before Albertans vote in a provincial referendum. One question asks whether Alberta should begin the process of holding a vote on separating from Canada. Elections Alberta said 174,532 people voted on the first advance-polling day.

GGlobal News2026-10-15 19:37

Albertans are set to vote Monday on whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving Confederation. Premier Danielle Smith cast her ballot for a united Canada on Wednesday, the first day of advance voting, and urged residents to vote to stay while backing the other nine questions.

GGlobal News2026-10-15 17:13

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Blake Lough on Global News Morning Thursday about his views on the Alberta referendum and his calls for national unity at rallies ahead of Oct. 19. He cited announcements from the past year involving Alberta, including the Pacific link oil pipeline, defence agreements in Calgary and affordable housing in Red Deer.

GGlobal News2026-10-15 16:30

April Hallikas says she sees herself as Canadian first and Albertan second. She felt it was important to have her voice heard because of the vote’s significance and the decision she believes Albertans will need to reckon with in the upcoming referendum.

CCBC News2026-10-15 01:17

A decade after Britons voted to leave the European Union, the deeply divisive referendum remains a subject of debate among the public and politicians. Ahead of Alberta’s Oct. 19 vote, Power & Politics asks Craig Oliver, David Cameron’s policy and communications director from 2011 to 2016, what Albertans and Canadians might learn from Brexit.

CCBC News2026-10-14 23:37

U.S. President Donald Trump again taunted Canada with the idea that it should become the 51st state, while his ambassador warned Canada against interfering in U.S. midterm elections. The Power Panel discusses the White House rhetoric.

CCBC News2026-10-14 23:26

Get-out-the-vote efforts are in full swing in Alberta, where voters are heading to advance polls. CBC's Alex Boyd reports on the latest, while Forever Canadian's Thomas Lukaszuk and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi urge Albertans to vote to remain.

CCBC News2026-10-14 23:20

Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu spoke to CNA on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi about building partnerships amid global uncertainty.

CCNA2026-10-14 16:04

The separation question, listed as question 10, has drawn the most attention. Alberta voters will face nine other questions in Monday’s referendum; what are they?

CCBC News2026-10-14 15:16

Hundreds of advance polling stations have opened across Alberta for a referendum that could set the province on a path to separation. Former premiers and political rivals Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney are urging voters to keep Alberta in Canada. The report also says 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after falling from a roller-coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting the company to temporarily close similar rides.

GGlobal News2026-10-14 02:00

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in Detroit promoting a plan for what he calls a “real deal” between Canada and the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war. Conservative labour critic Kyle Seeback discusses what would count as success on the trip.

CCBC News2026-10-13 23:28

Concerns about foreign interference are growing as advance voting begins in Alberta’s referendum. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon joins the program to discuss the issue, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to attend Forever Canadian rallies in Edmonton and Calgary.

CCBC News2026-10-13 23:17

On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process for discussions that could lead to another referendum in the future. Andrew Chang explains the legal details, the influence of Indigenous treaty rights on the ballot and why a yes vote would not settle the issue.

CCBC News2026-10-13 22:01