Like David Cameron in 2016, premier Danielle Smith is facing a mutinous party and has called a referendum about a referendum while vowing a ‘no’ vote

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate.

“It’s time to have a vote, understand the will of Albertans on this subject, and move on,” Alberta’s premier said in a televised address Thursday night.

The premier has scheduled TV time for tonight amid speculation about a referendum announcement.

The decision threatens to fracture the premier's support within UCP party ranks as separatist sentiments reach highest pitch in decades.

Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should be a future binding referendum on the province quitting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday that a referendum on Oct. 19 will include a question about whether Albertans want, at a future date, to hold a binding referendum on

Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta will hold an October referendum on separation from Canada, but Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday the vote would not directly…

A major political storm is unfolding in Canada as the oil-rich province of Alberta prepares for a historic referendum that could test the country’s unity. The development also…

Alberta's premier announces a public vote on whether to hold a referendum on separating from Canada, emphasizing support for unity.

Alberta, Canada’s oil-rich province, is set to hold a referendum this October, though its premier, Danielle Smith, clarified on Thursday that the vote will not directly address…

Alberta’s government is moving ahead with a referendum tied to the province’s future within Canada as frustrations over federal energy and economic policies continue to deepen.

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CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to hold a news conference today about her referendum question on separation, which separatist leaders are dismissing as “spineless”…

The Alberta Premier has set a date to put the question of the province's secession from Canada to voters on Oct. 19.

Carney also said he looks forward to working with Smith, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and many others to “build a better Alberta.”

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19 referendum. Albertans will be asked if the province should stay in Canada or if

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum on whether to hold a vote to begin the formal process of seceding from the rest of Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s determined to build a better Canada after Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith announced a public vote on whether to move toward independence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a…

Canada is facing renewed separatist tensions after the oil-rich province of Alberta moved closer to a potential independence referendum, fueling fears of a...