Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline

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Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-30 14:50:39.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Healthcare, Social Services, Governance]

Bill S-211, introduced in May 2025 by Senator Marty Deacon and sponsored in the House by MP Bardish Chagger, is currently before the House standing committee on Canadian heritage to restrict sports betting ads across Canada. Supporters including Liberal MP Michael Coteau and public policy think-tank Cardus cite a University of Toronto study showing gambling-related emergency room visits nearly doubled in Ontario, alongside a 161 per cent increase in helpline calls among males aged 15-24 since single-game betting was legalized in 2021. Provincial officials from Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, along with the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, have raised concerns regarding provincial jurisdiction, overlapping regulations, and economic impacts on commercial operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM.

MPs moving to restrict gambling ads in Canada amid mounting harms

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Alberta, Public Safety, Governance, Social Services]

Federal MPs and Senators are advancing Bill S-211, a national legislative framework sponsored by MP Bardish Chagger and Senator Marty Deacon to restrict widespread sports betting advertisements and gambling promotions across Canada. The legislation follows findings from an analysis conducted by the University of Bristol during the 2026 NHL playoffs that revealed up to three gambling messages per minute on televised broadcasts featuring Canadian teams. The push to curb online gambling marketing comes amid rising rates of gambling addiction and a tripling of gambling-related suicides in Ontario following the province's 2022 expansion of private online casinos and sports betting. The provinces of Ontario and Alberta, along with the Canadian Gaming Association representing 80 industry operators, have opposed the federal bill, arguing it infringes on provincial regulatory authority over gaming frameworks.

Alberta to stay in Canada; PM Mark Carney, First Nations and leaders hail unofficial results

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-20 18:32:10.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Indigenous, Immigration]

In an unofficial provincial referendum held in Alberta, 75.5 per cent of voters rejected separation by choosing to remain in Canada, while 24.5 per cent voted in favour of option two. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discussed intergovernmental cooperation on shared priorities, including immigration, following the results. Indigenous leaders, including Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi of Treaty 8 First Nation and Chief Samuel Crowfoot of Siksika Nation, emphasized the importance of upholding treaties and protecting rights while noting ongoing political divisions.

Alberta referendum result removes a ‘major’ uncertainty, businesses say

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-20 17:19:30.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Economy, Governance, Energy]

Following an Alberta referendum where approximately 76 per cent of voters chose to remain in Canada, business leaders from organizations such as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of Alberta, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported increased economic certainty and confidence. Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal officials noted the result reinforces national unity alongside major infrastructure initiatives, including the Pacific Coast Pipeline project managed under the federal Major Projects Office. Concurrently, the Canadian dollar rose in value to 71.2 U.S. cents, while provincial separatist leaders announced plans to target Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party leadership.

Carney says Albertans chose unity and to move forward with 'purpose' and 'high ambition'

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-20 16:41:56.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance, Immigration, Justice]

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Alberta's October 2026 provincial referendum, where 75.5 per cent of voters chose to remain in Canada while 24.5 per cent voted to hold a separation referendum. Discussing the ballot's other questions with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Carney stated that federal-provincial reforms regarding immigration controls and the appointment of provincial judges can be achieved through cooperation rather than complex constitutional amendments. Carney noted that federal reductions in asylum seekers, temporary foreign workers, and foreign students demonstrate alignment on sustainable immigration levels. Meanwhile, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc emphasized Ottawa's priority to work collaboratively with Alberta following the decisive unity vote.

Alberta referendum vote to remain is ‘great result for Canada,’ Carney says

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-20 14:22:51.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Immigration, Affordability]

Approximately 76 percent of voters in Alberta decisively rejected holding a formal referendum on separatism, opting to remain part of Canada in a vote administered by Elections Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discussed the referendum results, emphasizing a commitment to cooperative federalism regarding immigration and provincial priorities, alongside addressing the recent fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also responded, stating that the focus must shift to affordability, safety, strong borders, and immigration.

Alberta referendum a notable chapter in long history of grievance with Ottawa

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-20 09:19:12.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Energy, Resources, Economy]

In an Alberta referendum where residents voted on 10 government-initiated questions, approximately 76 per cent of voters chose to remain in Canada rather than proceed to a binding referendum on leaving Confederation. The historic vote brought to a head nearly a century of grievances with the federal government, stemming from historical disputes including the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly established in 1935, Pierre Trudeau's National Energy Program (NEP) in the 1980s, the rise of the Reform Party under Preston Manning, pandemic-era public health restrictions, and modern federal policies such as Bill C-69 (Impact Assessment Act), Bill C-48, and the federal carbon tax.

Liberals and Conservatives urge 'decisive' Alberta referendum vote to remain in Canada

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-18 21:12:34.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance, Immigration]

Federal Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both urging Albertans to decisively vote to remain a province in Canada in an upcoming 10-question provincial referendum. The referendum, scheduled for October 19, 2026, includes nine preliminary questions on immigration and constitutional reform championed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith alongside a tenth question regarding a binding separation referendum. According to Abacus Data polling conducted from October 7 to 13 among 1,021 Alberta voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 68 per cent of respondents intend to vote to keep Alberta in Canada while 24 per cent support starting the legal separation process, though 61 per cent expect future votes on the issue.

Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-17 14:48:47.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Economy]

Albertans are voting in a referendum on whether to remain in Canada or hold a binding referendum to separate, with polls indicating a majority will vote to stay in Confederation. Premier Danielle Smith expects the result to settle the issue, though political analysts debate whether western alienation and separatist sentiment will persist as a permanent feature of Alberta's political landscape. Prime Minister Mark Carney and former premier Jason Kenney both cautioned against the economic risks and investor uncertainty associated with pursuing secession.

'Canada isn't perfect. But we are the best': Carney rallies Edmonton crowd ahead of Alberta referendum

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-17 03:18:46.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Energy]

Prime Minister Mark Carney rallied over five thousand attendees at the Edmonton Expo Centre to campaign for Canadian unity ahead of Alberta's provincial referendum covering five immigration questions, four constitutional questions, and one separation question. Carney highlighted federal nation-building plans centered on Alberta's energy potential, including the Pacific Link pipeline managed through his government's major projects office. Elections Alberta reported a high projected voter turnout of 80 to 85 percent, with over one million ballots cast ahead of advance poll closures and the official referendum vote on Monday.

Poilievre urges Albertans not to 'quit' on Canada ahead of separation vote

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-16 19:45:07.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance]

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered speeches in Alberta urging residents to vote against separation in the province's October 19 referendum on Confederation. The referendum ballot includes 10 questions, with the key question asking whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called the referendum following petitions regarding federal policies on resource development, immigration, and the justice system. Federalist organizations, including Forever Canadian, held rallies in Calgary and Edmonton ahead of the vote to advocate for national unity.

Carney and Smith link up to pitch pro-Canada vote ahead of Alberta referendum

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-16 19:13:30.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance, Immigration]

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared together at a Calgary brewery to campaign for a pro-Canada vote ahead of an Alberta referendum consisting of 10 ballot questions. The referendum includes questions on whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a binding separation vote, alongside proposed changes regarding provincial control over immigration and constitutional powers. While Carney and Smith united in urging voters to reject separation, Carney also urged voters to reject the remaining nine ballot questions concerning immigration and provincial autonomy.

Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans not to ‘quit’ on Canada ahead of separation vote

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-16 18:27:58.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, National]

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a speech in Calgary urging Albertans to vote against separation ahead of the province's upcoming referendum regarding remaining in Canada or holding a binding vote on leaving Confederation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal leaders also conducted unity pushes in the province. The referendum ballot includes ten total questions addressing independence alongside immigration and constitutional matters.

‘Vote like Canada depends on it’: Carney tells Alberta referendum rally

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-16 02:56:01.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance, Immigration]

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally in Calgary, urging Albertans to vote against separation in the upcoming provincial referendum on October 19, 2026. Carney also called on voters to reject nine additional referendum questions proposed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith concerning immigration restrictions, access to social services, and constitutional changes to alter federal powers and abolish the Senate. The Prime Minister's Office allocated $250,000 for its 'O Canada' federal campaign, while the Alberta government committed $4 million to promote its referendum positions.

Carney to deliver speech at federalist rally in Calgary ahead of Alberta referendum

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-15 23:57:16.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to speak at a Forever Canadian federalist rally in Calgary ahead of Alberta's upcoming October 19 referendum. The referendum ballot includes 10 questions, featuring provincial autonomy and immigration proposals alongside a final question on whether Alberta should remain a province of Canada or hold a binding referendum on separation. Advance voting has seen high turnout, with Elections Alberta reporting close to 175,000 ballots cast on the first day and nearly two-thirds of the approximately 658,000 requested special ballots returned.

Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary as Alberta hurtles toward referendum vote

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-15 20:16:48.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Immigration, Energy]

Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned in Calgary and Edmonton ahead of Alberta's upcoming 10-question referendum, urging voters to reject Premier Danielle Smith's proposals regarding immigration, constitutional reform, and provincial powers while remaining in Confederation. Premier Danielle Smith's referendum ballot includes questions concerning provincial jurisdiction over immigration, restrictions and potential fees for accessing social services, constitutional changes, and the abolition of the Senate. Federal and provincial political figures, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and groups like Forever Canadian, mobilized across the province as advance polls recorded 174,000 ballots cast on the first day.

Carney says Albertans should vote ‘No to the Nine’ in referendum

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-15 19:00:44.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance, Immigration]

Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Calgary to urge voters to reject the nine provincial referendum questions focusing on immigration and constitutional reform, participating in the 'No to the Nine' federalist campaign alongside groups like Public Interest Alberta. The upcoming October 19 referendum includes questions proposed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who advocates for a 'yes' vote on the ballot items to secure a mandate on provincial autonomy. Meanwhile, various political figures—including Liberal MP Corey Hogan and former Alberta premiers—have publicly criticized the referendum questions as manipulative, while pushing for voters to choose Option 1 to remain in Canada.

Carney, Poilievre bring federalist push to Alberta ahead of referendum vote

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-15 16:25:10.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance]

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre are conducting federalist unity campaigns in Alberta ahead of the province's October 19 referendum on constitutional, immigration, and separation questions. The Privy Council Office has allocated $250,000 for a national unity advertising campaign running across television and online platforms. Prime Minister Carney is scheduled to appear at events hosted by the Forever Canadian group alongside former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, while Opposition Leader Poilievre is scheduled to speak at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

As Smith applauds judicial appointments, lawyers speak out against referendum's judges question

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-14 18:26:42.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Justice, Governance]

Premier Danielle Smith's government and federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser appointed Malcolm Lavoie to the Alberta Court of King's Bench and Thomas Rothwell to the Alberta Court of Appeal, amid an ongoing provincial referendum question regarding federal judicial appointment powers. The referendum asks voters if Alberta should seek a constitutional amendment to transfer superior court and Court of Appeal appointment responsibilities from the federal government to the provinces. Opponents, including the Alberta Lawyers for Judicial Independence, argue that the current federal-provincial Judicial Advisory Committee process maintains judicial independence and that provincially appointed judges already handle the vast majority of cases in Alberta.

Carney to attend 2 Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta ahead of Oct. 19 referendum

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-13 23:24:29.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Governance, Economy]

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he has accepted an invitation from Forever Canadian founder Thomas Lukaszuk to attend two 'Forever Canadian' rallies in Calgary on Thursday and Edmonton on Friday ahead of Alberta's October 19 referendum. The provincial referendum includes 10 questions addressing immigration, constitutional issues, and whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a binding separation vote. Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are also scheduled to deliver separate messages on Canadian unity in Calgary.