Alberta separation: The province's road to a historic referendum
Global News · Published on October 19, 2026
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Western alienation has existed in Alberta for decades, dating back to when Pierre Trudeau was elected as prime minister. But how did those feelings get to the point where Albertans were asked to decide whether they wanted to separate from Canada? David Akin explains the history of Alberta-Ottawa tensions and how Premier Danielle Smith is trying to manage separatists’ frustrations. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12105970/alberta-referendum-voting-coverage-results/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #abreferendum #referendum #abpolitics #cdnpolitics #GlobalNews