Has Danielle Smith opened a "Pandora’s box" with Alberta’s referendum?
Global News · Published on October 17, 2026
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Albertans head to the polls Monday for a non-binding referendum on separation and other provincial demands. Concordia University political science professor Brooke Jeffrey says the complex ballot could leave voters confused. She examines Carney’s and Poilievre’s unity pitches and how Alberta’s separatist movement differs from Quebec’s. Jeffrey also joins Global’s Jazan Grewal to discuss the potential fallout for Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca 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 #GlobalNews
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