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The latest on Alberta’s vote on whether to have binding separation referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19 referendum. Albertans will be asked if the province should stay in Canada or if they want a future binding referendum on separation. Here are the latest developments (all times are MT): 10:30 a.m. Rob Anderson, the chief of staff for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, says many wanted to see her directly put a binding separation question on the ballot this fall. But he says…

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The latest on Alberta’s vote on whether to have binding separation referendum

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Carney says ‘co-operative federalism’ is working, as Alberta preps for referendum

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Alberta is to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum. Here’s how we got here

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