Alberta votes on pursuing independence from Canada
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 23:31 · Archive
Alberta is holding a referendum on whether to pursue independence from Canada. The ballot asks residents to choose between remaining part of Canada or beginning the legal process for a future binding referendum on separation. A vote in favour does not mean immediate independence; any province seeking to secede would first need to negotiate with the federal government in Ottawa, other provinces and Indigenous peoples in the region.
Polls indicate the pro-independence side faces likely defeat, with four in five Albertans saying they want the province to remain part of Canada. However, separatist campaigners have managed to push what was once considered a fringe idea onto the ballot. Cory Morgan, founder of the advocacy organisation Pathway to Independence, has spent more than 25 years fighting for Alberta's independence. He told Al Jazeera he would respect the voters' decision if they voted against separation, but said: 'that doesn't mean I'll stop'.
Historical precedent suggests a referendum defeat may not end the separatist movement. Morgan's focus remains on the roughly one in five Albertans who do support independence, describing it as 'not a movement that's leaving'.
How it is being reported
- Alberta independence referendum: Will separatists survive a loss?Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 22:53
- Alberta is voting on staying in Canada. Here's a look at other separatist movements.The province of Alberta is voting to either remain in Canada or begin the process for a binding referendum on separation from the country. Ian Lee takes a look at other separatist movements seen in Canada and around the world.CBS News · 18 Oct, 19:34
- Why Alberta is voting on its potential separation from CanadaAround 20% of Alberta residents want to separate formally from Canada -- and they're putting it to a vote. Ian Lee has more.CBS News · 17 Oct, 16:11
In this story: Alberta · Canada · Cory Morgan · Pathway to Independence · Ottawa
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