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Alberta referendum results: Province votes to remain in Canada, broadcasters project
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Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Monday’s nonbinding vote was Alberta’s first separation referendum and asked whether a binding independence referendum should be held.
- With more than one-third of ballots counted, official results showed over 76 percent for unity; CBC and CTV projected a comfortable victory.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, saying Albertans had clearly chosen national unity.
- Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said his campaign for an independent Alberta would continue despite the result.
They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.— Mark Carney, in a statement on X after Alberta voted to remain part of Canada.
Alberta Referendum: Over 76 Percent Vote to Remain Part of Canada
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Albertans support staying in Canada, oppose separation referendum, CTV News projects. Follow for live updates.
ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/albertans-support-staying-in-canada-oppose-separation-referendum-follow-for-live-updates/
BCP councillor Adrian Chapmanlaw suspended: A councillor has been suspended after filming children outside a primary school.
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Opposed to an Independence Referendum: Alberta Wants to Remain Part of Canada: In the Canadian province of Alberta, there is no referendum on secession from the ...
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It’s referendum day in Alberta. Follow here for live updates.: Albertans are heading to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot on a historic referendum asking ...
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Key FactsAlberta votes on ten referendum questions
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- More than one million people have already voted by mail or in advance; polling stations are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- The first five questions concern immigrants’ access to healthcare, education and citizenship in Alberta.
- Questions six through nine address Alberta’s constitutional and judicial powers within Canada.
- Elections Alberta starts counting those ballots at 5 p.m. local time; Question 10 results are expected Tuesday between 1 and 4 a.m.
In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would ... Show more
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
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Americans Are Meddling in the Alberta Referendum
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Alberta votes to remain in Canada: The result is considered an important success for Prime Minister Mark Carney. The non-binding referendum was primarily based ...
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Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, projections suggest: The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour ...
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Alberta referendum live updates: Some Edmonton voting locations extending hours | 1.3 million advance and special votes cast
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Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects: Projection delivers a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian ...
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/canada-alberta-rejects-independence-succession-referendum
Albertans overwhelmingly vote in favour to remain in Canada, opposing separation referendum
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‘Vote like Canada depends on it’: Carney tells Alberta referendum rally: Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally ahead of Monday's referendum on the whether the ...
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Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit referendum: The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors ...
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Andy Burnham confirms Russia interfered in Brexit vote: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is 'clear' that there was Russian interference in the Brexit ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/11/andy-burnham-confirms-russia-interfered-brexit-vote-29698897/
Key FactsBurnham says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- After entering Downing Street this summer, he said he asked about Russian involvement and received an affirmative answer.
- At Labour’s conference last month, Burnham announced options for closer EU ties; rejoining could appear in the next election manifesto.
- A parliamentary committee found in 2020 that the government had not fully assessed potential impacts of Russian state media and troll accounts.
- Downing Street declined to discuss the briefing’s nature and cited protection against foreign powers and their proxies.
But I asked the question coming to Downing Street: was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? And I've had the clear answer that yes, there was.— Andy Burnham on the Rest Is Politics podcast, confirming that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum.
Carney says Albertans should vote ‘No to the Nine’ in referendum: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Albertans should vote against the nine referendum questions ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/mark-carney-no-to-the-nine-alberta-referendum-9.7382226
Key FactsCarney urges Calgary voters to reject nine referendum questions
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbc.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbc.ca
- The “No to the Nine” campaign urges rejecting all nine questions while voting for Canada to remain on October 19.
- Danielle Smith said she voted to remain in Canada but advocated voting yes on the other nine questions.
- Three former Alberta premiers urged voters earlier this week to reject the five immigration-related questions.
- Liberal MP Corey Hogan said he would reject all nine questions, while being more open to question seven on abolishing the Senate.
We can't achieve any of this if we're divided. You can't build big things on fault lines.— Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at a Calgary campaign stop urging unity ahead of Alberta's referendum (referencing his Thanksgiving message in Edmonton).
Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls: 'When polling indicates that you’re on the winning side, complacency sets in ...
globalnews.ca/news/12102619/albertas-referendum-draws-174k-ballots-advance-polls/
Russia did try to interfere into Brexit referendum, MI5 boss confirms: Sir Ken McCallum said the UK should not ‘play into our adversaries’ hands’ by amplifying ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/russia-brexit-referendum-interference-mi5-mccallum-burnham-b3066088.html
Mark Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum: Prime Minister Mark Carney, who grew up in Alberta, focused his Thanksgiving Day ...
globalnews.ca/news/12101228/alberta-referendum-forever-canadian-mark-carney/
PM Carney urges Edmonton crowd to remain in Canada ahead of Alberta referendum: Mark Carney wrapped up his two-day, pro-Canada barnstorming tour of Alberta by ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2026/10/17/pm-carney-urges-edmonton-crowd-to-remain-in-canada-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/
It is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum, U.K. PM says: U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/it-is-clear-russia-interfered-in-2016-brexit-referendum-uk-pm-says/
BREAKING: Andy Burnham has refused to rule out holding a second Scottish independence referendum during his time as Prime Minister
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The Globe and Mail Oct 16
OpinionAlbertans have a chance to bury separation. But they have to go out and vote: The stakes are too high to be complacent - just think of Quebec’s last referendum ...
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Survey of Alberta doctors suggests more than half would stop practising if province separates
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-doctor-referendum-9.7380195
UK PM says it's 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum: He added it was important to put Moscow’s tampering on the record because countries across ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/12/burnham-says-its-clear-russia-interfered-in-2016-brexit-referendum/
OpinionBrexiters can’t cope with the fact that Putin was cheering them on: Russian meddling probably didn’t affect the referendum result – but the Kremlin’s motives for ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/13/brexit-vladimir-putin-russia-referendum-result-eu
Scrap Brexit without a second referendum, says senior London Labour MP Emily Thornberry
standard.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-reverse-no-second-referendum-rejoin-eu-emily-thornberry-b1300625.html
Why is Switzerland voting again on the ‘marriage tax penalty’?: On November 29, the Swiss will vote for the second time this year on how to end the tax ...
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SNP says it is launching biggest Scottish independence campaign since referendum: As the SNP begins its annual party conference, a new poll suggests the ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-says-it-is-launching-biggest-scottish-independence-campaign-since-referendum-9287618
LDS Church cuts $1M check to help defeat Idaho’s Prop 1 expanding abortion access
sltrib.com/religion/2026/10/13/lds-church-kicks-1m-fight-idaho/
Did Russia interfere with Brexit? Here’s what we know after Andy Burnham’s bombshell claim
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/russia-brexit-interference-andy-burnham-b3065121.html
Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms: Ken McCallum says Kremlin attempted to influence vote through social media and TV reports ...
theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/13/russia-brexit-eu-referendum-interference-mi5
The prime minister urges Albertans to choose prosperity: Prime Minister Mark Carney is using Thanksgiving Monday to deliver a direct message to Alberta voters: ...
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Key FactsCarney urges Alberta unity before October 19 referendum
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- Carney said in a social-media video released Monday that Canada faces growing threats in a changing world.
- Ottawa scrapped the Trudeau-era consumer carbon tax, backed a West Coast pipeline and began addressing environmental regulations.
- Albertans will answer 10 questions; the tenth concerns remaining a Canadian province or holding a referendum on separation.
- Carney will be in Alberta this week, while Poilievre announced a unity speech for October 16.
You can’t build big things on fault lines. And we should recognize that the world has changed. Canada is facing real threats to our economy, to our security, to our way of life," Carney says. "We have to be strong and we are stronger together," he adds. "Generations of Albertans helped build this country. It’s yours, it’s ours, and it’s worth fighting for."— In a Thanksgiving video message addressed to Alberta voters, Prime Minister Mark Carney urges unity and prosperity.
British Prime Minister: Burnham confirms Russian interference in Brexit referendum
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OpinionHistory suggests Britain could go back into the EU without a referendum – here’s how
independent.co.uk/voices/eu-brexit-burnham-referendum-russians-heath-b3065227.html
First Minister John Swinney backs second Brexit vote ahead of SNP conference: The First Minister also highlighted a poll commissioned by the SNP ...
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The Colorado GOP has fielded the saddest slate of candidates for statewide office in its history (Opinion)
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After Orbán's defeat: Hungary amends controversial anti-LGBTQ law: About five years after passing a homophobic law, the parliament in Budapest has voted to ...
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MAGA Billionaire Humiliated After Ditching Debate: Trump-aligned billionaire Rick Jackson forced an opponent to debate an empty podium.
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Newsom Endorses Ballot Measure That Would Cancel Out Billionaire Tax—and Ban Future Wealth Taxes
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Group backing Susan Collins mistakenly runs ads in Portland, Ore. instead of Portland, Maine
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Kenney says UCP must choose federalist roots, expel separatists after Alberta referendum
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Raphaël Glucksmann wins French center-left presidential primary: The co-founder of the center-left Place Publique party won 66% of the vote in a primary ...
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Carney’s Thanksgiving message directed at Alberta ahead of separation referendum: Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the nation from a classroom in Alberta on ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/carneys-thanksgiving-message-directed-at-alberta-ahead-of-separation-referendum-9.7378016
Victor Marx, an unorthodox candidate, aims to harness AI and bring more accountability to the state as governor
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Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum | ITV News
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Ogun 2027: Adebutu responds to exclusion from INEC’s final list: Mr Adebutu said the party is taking steps to challenge the omission of its governorship ...
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Burnham vows the public will be the ‘boss’ over the UK’s relationship with the EU
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/andy-burnham-brexit-eu-deal-summit-b3065339.html
Obama is set to get more involved in the midterms, starting with an appearance alongside Abdul El-Sayed
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🟡 Semafor has announced the expanded co-chairs of Silicon Valley & The World, a first-of-its-kind, multi-year initiative connecting the leaders building ... Show more
Quebec sovereigntist party will form next government, CTV News projects. Live results here.
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Ottawa tracking allegations of foreign interference in Alberta referendum, Carney says
thestar.com/politics/federal/ottawa-tracking-allegations-of-foreign-interference-in-alberta-referendum-carney-says/article_1a2d9080-7dbb-4dae-ba9c-9eec3617a685.html
Paid articlePaywall Billionaires fund California ballot measure to make voters show ID at polls: Various out-of-state conservative donors have given millions of dollars to support ...
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Council presses ahead with asylum seeker referendum despite 'political stunt' criticism
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
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Key FactsFormer House Speaker Dennis Hastert reportedly dies at 84
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Coroner Jacquie Purcell said Hastert died at home over the weekend from natural causes.
- Hastert led the House from January 1999 to January 2007 during the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
- In April 2016, he was sentenced to 15 months for bank fraud while concealing payments and pleaded guilty.
- Prosecutors described sexual abuse involving five boys, but Hastert faced no criminal charges because the statute of limitations had expired.
The defendant is a serial child molester.— US District Judge Thomas Durkin said of Hastert at his sentencing
Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Detroit as ex-president gets more involved in midterms
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Key FactsObama Plans Michigan Senate Campaign Appearance
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Michigan on October 24 alongside Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson.
- El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in November; the contest could help determine control of Congress.
- Obama is set to headline a Senatorial Campaign Committee fundraiser this week and has already begun recording campaign advertisements.
- Trump plans a final phase offensive across 17 states with dozens of events before Election Day on November 3.
If you do that, we’re going to win, and we’re going to win big. And we’re going to shove it up their a--.— Donald Trump, during an Ohio rally; quoted in The Daily Beast article; urging supporters to vote and to win big
Obama to campaign with El-Sayed, Benson in Michigan: The former two-term Democratic president will rally voters in Detroit as the early voting window opens in ...
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The Globe and Mail Oct 04
OpinionAlberta’s separatists would sell us out to the Americans: New reporting by The Globe and Mail detail the influence of Republican-aligned interests on the ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-albertas-separatists-would-sell-us-out-to-the-americans/
Blue surge could breach Cascades in this Washington race: For more than 50 years, every Washington state lawmaker chosen to represent Chelan County has been a ...
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The famous faces calling for Britain to rejoin the EU: Prime minister Andy Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate following The Independent’s campaign to rebuild ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rejoin-eu-brexit-uk-celebrities-andy-burnham-b3058889.html
Key FactsBurnham opens door to UK rejoining EU
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Burnham listed the current arrangement, a customs union, the single market, or full EU membership as possible options.
- He said the reassessment reflected his view that Brexit had caused Britain more harm than good.
- Labour’s 2024 manifesto explicitly ruled out the single market, a customs union, and restoring free movement.
- Burnham plans to set out the options around the UK-EU summit in November, but has provided no timetable or specifics.
Brexit has done more harm than good.— Andy Burnham, speaking about Brexit's impact and the UK's long-term relationship with the EU during interviews and at the Labour conference.
Stephen Harper warns Alberta separatism will bring 'no benefit': Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper cautioned against the prospect of ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/stephen-harper-alberta-separatism-9.7367419
