The Canadian province of Alberta will hold a referendum in October to determine whether the province should take constitutional steps towards a potential future binding referendum on separating from Canada. Premier Danielle Smith stated that the vote will not directly decide independence, but rather explore the possibility of a future binding referendum. The move is seen as a significant development in the ongoing discussions about Alberta's relationship with the rest of Canada. The referendum i
Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta will hold an October referendum on separation from Canada, but Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday the vote would not directly decide independence. Instead, voters will be asked whether the province should take constitutional steps toward a future binding referendum on leaving the federation.