• It’s referendum day in Alberta. Here’s what you need to know

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-10-19 11:00:00.0
  Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Constitution, Immigration]

  Elections Alberta oversaw a provincial referendum featuring 10 questions covering immigration, the Constitution, and whether voters support Alberta remaining a province or holding a binding separation vote. A total of 1.3 million Albertans voted via special ballots or advance polls prior to referendum day, with election officers mandated by provincial rules to hand-count all ballots within 48 hours, prioritizing Question 10. Polling stations remained open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., permitting voters to choose answers for any or all of the 10 separate colour-coded ballots.

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• More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation

  Source: Alberta - Provincial Politics
  Date: 2026-10-13 12:33:22.0
  Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Constitution]

  Elections Alberta opened roughly 310 advance polling stations across the province for a historic referendum featuring 10 questions. The first nine questions focus on Canada's Constitution and immigration, while the 10th and most contested question asks voters whether they want to remain in Canada or hold a second, binding vote on leaving Confederation. Official voting day is scheduled for Monday, with results for the separation question to be announced on October 20, 2026.

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