Voters line up to vote in the advance poll for the 2026 Alberta Referendum at the Scandinavian Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia Article content
This week, FP Video takes a deep dive into the impending referendum in Alberta over whether the western province will remain in Canada, or more seriously consider separation and independence, including a primer on the referendum and a plea from the prime minister directly to Albertans. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains why she voted against leaving the country. Plus, a look at why the province’s oil is selling at a deep discount as global energy prices continue to soar.
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Alberta leaving Canada? A vote on redrawing the country
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Albertans vote Oct. 19 on whether to remain in Canada or begin a process toward another referendum on separation. Watch for a primer on the vote and what the options could mean.
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What Carney said about the Alberta Referendum
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In a message posted online, Mark Carney urges Albertans to stay in Canada ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum.
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Danielle Smith on feds and future of Alberta
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks to Larysa Harapyn about how it’s a “new day” in the province’s relationship with Ottawa on the eve of an important vote.
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Why Alberta oil is losing value as global prices soar
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Alberta’s heavy crude is selling at a steep and widening discount even as global oil prices stay high. The forces driving the discount are different this time. Watch to find out what they are and what might happen next.
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