Coverage in Alberta

Alberta separatism faces a legal test after referendum petition ruling

A judge struck down a petition aimed at triggering a separation vote, citing a failure to consult First Nations whose treaty rights could be affected

Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm

A Janet Brown Opinion Research survey for CBC News suggests the Alberta NDP leader has lost ground since last spring, while Premier Danielle Smith remains stronger with voters

Nearly 60% of Albertans struggling with monthly bills, CBC poll suggests

The share reporting difficulty meeting expenses is up eight points since last spring and is the highest CBC News has recorded in eight years of asking the question

Group challenges Alberta referendum website as taxpayer-funded advocacy

Our Alberta Advantage says the province’s referendum site leaves out key context on immigration costs; the government says standalone-referendum ad limits do not apply

Alberta voters to face nine-question referendum in 2026

The Oct. 19 ballot is set to include five non-constitutional questions on immigration and election rules, plus four constitutional questions on Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa

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