Dossier
separation referendum
Coverage of separation referendum in the Nexus archive.
- Will Alberta pipeline proposal move voters ahead of separation vote?
Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an oil pipeline proposal to the West Coast, which a pollster believes could sway undecided voters in an upcoming separation referendum, though independence-supporting groups doubt its impact.
- Carney vows to defend Canadian unity ahead of Alberta's fall referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada's reputation as a trustworthy and reliable country is at risk due to Alberta's upcoming separation referendum. He warned that a vote to leave would lead to years of uncertainty.
- Fact check: Did 700K Albertans want a referendum on separation?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith claimed 700,000 residents signed petitions supporting a referendum on separation from Canada. CBC’s Fact Check team is investigating the validity and context of this claim.