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Alberta's separation question

The cabinet order says the result is not binding. The premier says her government will respect it.

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Calgary Sun News report UCP asks for a 'yes' on nine referendum questions, launching campaign for Oct. 19 vote By Jackie Carmichael calgarysun.comRead original article (opens in a new tab)

Campaign details, Nenshi reaction, full ballot question texts, Smith's late-May address

Carries the government's campaign framing quote, the estimated $4-million cost, the opposition reaction, and Smith's televised-address commitment.

Retrieved Sep 15, 2026. Original historical capture has not been verified.

The Globe and Mail News report Carney suggests Ottawa won't bankroll federalist groups in Alberta separation referendum By Marieke Walsh · Matthew Scace www.theglobeandmail.comRead original article (opens in a new tab)

Carney remarks of Thursday, September 10; donation disclosures; ad description

Also documents the provincial ad that sidelines the united-Canada line, the funding gap between registered third parties, and the polls-versus-turnout framing.

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The Canadian Press News report Alberta government launches $4M ad campaign ahead of fall separation referendum www.timescolonist.comRead original article (opens in a new tab)

Opening paragraph; the premier's stated position

Canadian Press wire copy carried by the Times Colonist. Reports the government describing its campaign as urging a vote to stay in Canada. Shares an independence group with s08.

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