Alberta separation vote nears as Carney urges Canadian unity
Albertans vote October 19 on whether to begin legal separation talks. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in his Thanksgiving message, called Canada worth fighting for, and a doctors' group survey found over half of respondents would leave if Alberta became independent.
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What happened
Albertans will decide on October 19 whether their province remains part of Canada or whether the legal process for separation talks should begin. Prime Minister Mark Carney used his Thanksgiving Day message to call Canada worth fighting for and urged unity. A survey by the organization representing Alberta's doctors found that more than half of those polled would leave if the province became independent.
Why it matters
The referendum will determine whether Alberta stays in Canada or moves toward separation. The doctors' survey suggests separation could drive many physicians out of the province.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 10:25 AM ET: Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on the referendum, saying Canada is worth fighting for.
- Oct 13, 6:04 PM ET: Carney is set to attend Forever Canadian rallies ahead of the vote.
- Oct 14, 9:30 AM ET: A survey by Alberta's doctors' organization found more than half of respondents would leave an independent Alberta.
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- Alberta heads to separation vote as Carney and Poilievre push unity
- Alberta separation referendum nears as over a million ballots are cast
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