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Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to call a referendum that could lead to the energy-rich province separating from Canada has angered both sides of the debate and triggered calls to challenge her leadership.

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What happened Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to call a referendum that could lead to the energy-rich province separating from Canada has angered both sides of the debate and triggered calls to challenge her leadership.
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Left / center-leftPM says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada as separatists push for independence

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CenterAlberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote

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BloombergNews report · May 23, 2:30 PM

Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to call a referendum that could lead to the energy-rich province separating from Canada has angered both sides of the debate and triggered calls to...

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Guardian WorldNews report · May 22, 4:41 PM

PM says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada as separatists push for independence

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Alberta premier calls for referendum on secession after judge ruled initiative to force binding vote invalid The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said that Alberta is “essential” t...

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May 22, 4:41 PM: Guardian World joined the source map.

May 23, 2:30 PM: Bloomberg joined the source map.

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