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Alberta votes Monday on separating from Canada
The oil-rich province decides Monday whether to stay in Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum; the casseroles have not been counted.
On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Why is Alberta voting to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen?”
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Alberta, Canada.
- BBN covered this story before: Toyota commits to making cars in Canada as U.S. rivals downsize (October 16).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAlberta votes Monday on whether to stay in Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum, and the oil-rich province is the one deciding.
The story so far
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- Carney urges unity a week before Alberta secession vote · Al Jazeera
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- Carney campaigns for Canadian unity before Alberta secession vote · Japan Today
- Toyota commits to making cars in Canada as U.S. rivals downsize · The Japan Times
- Alberta votes Monday on separating from Canada (this story)
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