‘This is not poker’: Alberta goes to polls in referendum that has exposed divisions, not least among separatists
Alberta is holding a referendum to decide whether the province should remain in Canada or pursue independence, a move that has caused internal political friction. The vote comes amid a backdrop of economic grievances and a recent tragedy at a military base.
Why it matters
The referendum highlights regional tensions within Canada regarding resource management and federal-provincial financial relationships.
‘Canada Guy’ waves a Canadian flag during an Alberta independence rally at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton. Photograph: Amanda May Erickson/The Canadian Press/AP ‘Canada Guy’ waves a Canadian flag during an Alberta independence rally at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton. Photograph: Amanda May Erickson/The Canadian Press/AP Canada ‘This is not poker’: Alberta goes to polls in referendum that has exposed divisions, not least among separatists Voters to be asked whether province should remain part of Canada or hold a second, binding independence vote
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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