For committed supporters of Alberta’s secession referendum, choosing Option 2 has several motivations, especially sending Ottawa a message. Power & Politics speaks with constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson, co-leader of the grassroots separatist movement Let Alberta Decide and the Alberta Transition Council.

CCBC News2026-10-19 23:46

Alberta voters are casting ballots Monday on 10 referendum questions, including whether the province should remain part of Canada. Liberal MP Corey Hogan and Conservative MP Dane Lloyd make their final appeals to voters.

CCBC News2026-10-19 23:44

The National Affairs Panel discusses Alberta politics, what the referendum outcome could mean for Canada’s federation and Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa. It also considers how the U.S. midterms could affect trade talks.

CCBC News2026-10-19 22:01

With Alberta’s referendum approaching, The House talks with the NDP leader and a pro-separatist campaigner about voter turnout, and hears the foreign influence commissioner address concerns about foreign interference. It also examines how political divisions affect dating and relationships, including how one Canadian-American couple handles opposing views.

CCBC News2026-10-19 21:46

Oil-rich Alberta is holding a nonbinding vote on whether the western province should secede from Canada. Many believe the debate will continue even if, as widely expected, separatists lose.

RReuters2026-10-19 18:53

David Cochrane hosts live coverage from Calgary as Albertans vote on whether to begin the process of separating from Canada.

CCBC News2026-10-19 18:01

As Albertans vote in the referendum, West of Centre hears from voters. An energy worker argues for independence, a social worker questions whether separation would make life more affordable, and a former U.K. resident points to lessons from Brexit.

CCBC News2026-10-19 17:18

With the referendum set for Monday, the report takes listeners inside two rallies in Edmonton, where campaigners make their final appeal to Albertans.

CCBC News2026-10-19 15:34

Alberta’s 10-question provincial referendum is underway. One focus is whether the province should hold a second, binding referendum on separating from Canada; Premier Danielle Smith has put nine other questions to residents.

GGlobal News2026-10-19 14:32

Voters in Alberta are casting ballots on 10 questions covering immigration, constitutional changes and whether the province should hold a referendum on separating from Canada.

CCBC News2026-10-19 13:39

If Albertans opt to keep moving toward separation, the consequences would be enormous. Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, warn that capital and workers could leave in significant numbers, straining public finances and potentially raising taxes. Few publicly traded company CEOs have spoken openly, wary of alienating customers, employees and investors; Nancy Souther is one of them.

GGlobal News2026-10-19 00:48

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with journalists from the Toronto Star, Politico and CBC News about Alberta’s mood after the fire at CFB Wainwright and ahead of Monday’s referendum. They then discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s political outlook.

CCBC News2026-10-18 19:53

Voters in oil-rich Alberta are taking part in a historic referendum that could set a formal independence process in motion. Supporters say the province’s energy wealth subsidises other parts of Canada while federal policies curb its economic potential. Opponents say separation threatens national unity and accuse Republican-linked US political figures of amplifying the campaign.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 19:45

As Albertans prepare to vote Monday on whether to hold a binding referendum on separation, Ottawa is concerned about possible foreign interference. Separatist leaders confirmed meeting U.S. State Department officials but denied reports they offered natural resources for U.S. backing. Canadian researchers report a growing wave of foreign misinformation.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:30

An independent report commissioned by Alberta’s government estimates that separation from Canada could cost up to $170 billion. The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy examined two hypothetical scenarios, and economist Tim Sargent outlined potential effects on jobs and mortgages.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:00

An Ipsos poll found 70% of Albertans surveyed favored remaining in Canada, while 23% supported a binding separation referendum and 7% were undecided or said they would not vote. Separation supporters were more certain they would cast ballots, making turnout a key factor.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 16:21

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.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 01:00

Albertans are set to vote Monday in a non-binding referendum on separation and other provincial demands. Concordia University political science professor Brooke Jeffrey says the complex ballot could confuse voters. She discusses unity appeals from Carney and Poilievre, differences between Alberta’s and Quebec’s separatist movements, and possible consequences for Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 17:30

About 20% of Alberta residents want to formally separate from Canada, and the question is being put to a vote.

CCBS News2026-10-17 15:16

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent delivered a message of unity in Alberta. Thousands gathered at a federalist rally in Calgary on Thursday night to hear Carney make his case before Monday’s historic referendum, urging voters to act as though Canada’s future depends on it. Nova Scotia’s government is embracing a major data-centre development, with a private company committing $10 billion.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 00:39

The Political Pulse panel discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s final major appeal for Canadian unity ahead of Monday’s referendum in Alberta.

CCBC News2026-10-16 23:26

Former Alberta energy minister Ted Morton argues that voting to pursue separation in Monday’s Alberta referendum—even for those who want to remain in Canada—is the right way to make the federal government pay attention. He says there is no “risk-free path” to protecting Alberta’s future prosperity.

CCBC News2026-10-16 22:42

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to speak Friday night at a “Forever Canadian” rally in Edmonton. He is making an all-out push for unity in Alberta, urging voters to reject separation in Monday’s referendum. Carney warned that a vote against Canada would be a dangerous bluff, bringing years of uncertainty and lost opportunities.

GGlobal News2026-10-16 19:25

Michael Harris, deputy leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, says Option 2 on Alberta separation would let the province negotiate from a position of strength. Former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman argues Option 1 would help avoid uncertainty and economic weakness.

CCBC News2026-10-16 17:59