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Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada

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 towards a future bin...

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France24 AmericasNews report · May 22, 3:46 AM

Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada

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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 independ...

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France 24News report · May 22, 3:46 AM

Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada

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 independ...

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BBC WorldNews report · May 22, 2:40 AM

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.

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BBC NewsNews report · May 22, 2:40 AM

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.

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BloombergNews report · May 22, 12:46 AM

Alberta Calls Vote on Oil-Rich Region’s Future in Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she’ll call a referendum on whether the energy-rich province should stay in Canada or start a legal process that could eventually lead to its independenc...

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