Alberta's Fall Referendum to Ask if Province Should Hold Separation Referendum: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will include a question in the province’s upcoming referendum asking whether Alberta should remain in Canada or whether the province should begin the process of holding a formal referendum on separation. In a rare televised address, Smith said on May 21 that while she wants Alberta to remain [...]
TL;DR
- Alberta will include a referendum question on separation.
- The question asks if Alberta should remain in Canada or begin separation referendum process.
- Over 700,000 Albertans have petitioned for a vote on the issue.
- Premier Smith is concerned about a court decision impacting democratic rights.