Danielle Smith votes to stay in Canada, urges support for other 9 questions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has publicly voted to remain in Canada during a provincial referendum, while simultaneously urging voters to support nine other proposals aimed at increasing provincial autonomy. The ballot includes questions on immigration control and constitutional reform.
Why it matters
The referendum represents a significant political challenge to federal-provincial relations in Canada, reflecting growing regional tensions over governance and autonomy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has officially marked her ballot in the provinces separation referendum — and it’s a vote for a united Canada.
“We have seen great progress lately in addressing the unfair laws and policies that have hurt Alberta,” Smith said in a video posted Wednesday to social media announcing she had voted earlier in the day.
She said she knows many Albertans are frustrated with the federal government, but said the province is starting to see headway with major projects, including a proposed new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Smith encouraged fellow Albertans to vote to stay. She has long said she would vote for the province to remain in Confederation.
“Canada can still work,” she said. “We just need to make some changes.”
Monday is the official polling day but advance polls are open this week.
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