‘This is not poker’: Alberta goes to polls in referendum that has exposed divisions, not least among separatists

According to The Guardian, voters to be asked whether province should remain part of Canada or hold second binding independence vote Albertans are going to the polls to decide their place in Canada, in a referendum that has exposed deep divisions within the province, not least in the separatist movement itself.

On Monday, voters will respond to the question of whether Alberta should remain in Canada, or hold a second binding independence referendum.

This politics story centres on Canada. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Alberta and Albertans.

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Location

Canada · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

19 Oct 2026, 10:30 IST

Key names

Alberta, Albertans

Section

Politics

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• The Guardian‘This is not poker’: Alberta goes to polls in referendum that has exposed divisions, not least among separatists 19 Oct, 10:30

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