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Official Alberta referendum results confirm high turnout, desire to stay in country

Official Alberta referendum results confirm high turnout, desire to stay in country

As promised, Elections Alberta delivered on Thursday the official results of the province’s Oct. 19 referendum on immigration, constitutional reform and separation.

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Smith pushes back against Alberta NDP call on province to stop fighting First Nations in court over duty to consult

Smith pushes back against Alberta NDP call on province to stop fighting First Nations in court over duty to consult

Unofficial referendum count complete: Elections Alberta

Unofficial referendum count complete: Elections Alberta

Separatist advocate Jeffrey Rath’s UCP party membership revoked for ‘breach of code of conduct’: premier

Separatist advocate Jeffrey Rath’s UCP party membership revoked for ‘breach of code of conduct’: premier

Albertans’ vote reignites push from provinces for more control over immigration

Referendum blame game: Different stories on who’s responsible for Question 10

Referendum fallout: Guthrie says Smith is finished; separatist organizer stays loyal

Alberta First Nations chiefs address premier on damage done by referendum

Alberta referendum count passes deadline as ‘no’ gains ground on constitutional questions

More constitutional referendum questions flip to no as Elections Alberta keeps counting past deadline

What Are the 10 Referendum Questions?

Question 1: Alberta no longer calling? Why the province wants to wrench immigration control from Ottawa

Question 1: Alberta no longer calling? Why the province wants to wrench immigration control from Ottawa

Question 2: Should Alberta cut off access to health care, education and social services for temporary residents?

Question 2: Should Alberta cut off access to health care, education and social services for temporary residents?

Question 3: New Albertans need more supports, not less, advocates say

Question 3: New Albertans need more supports, not less, advocates say

Question 4: What would charging temporary residents for health care and education mean for Alberta?

Question 4: What would charging temporary residents for health care and education mean for Alberta?

Question 5: Alberta referendum explores proof of citizenship at the polls, but what impact could it have?

Question 5: Alberta referendum explores proof of citizenship at the polls, but what impact could it have?

Question 6: Alberta referendum asks whether province should take control of superior court appointments

Question 6: Alberta referendum asks whether province should take control of superior court appointments

Question 7: Referendum’s Senate question doesn’t need to be asked, Alta. senator says

Question 7: Referendum’s Senate question doesn’t need to be asked, Alta. senator says

Question 8: Can Alberta opt out of federal programs? ‘Impossible,’ experts say

Question 8: Can Alberta opt out of federal programs? ‘Impossible,’ experts say

Question 9: Alberta referendum question takes aim at federal paramountcy

Question 9: Alberta referendum question takes aim at federal paramountcy

Question 10: Should Alberta remain a province of Canada?

Question 10: Should Alberta remain a province of Canada?

Video Explainers

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 1 on immigration control

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 1 on immigration control

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 2 on social program eligibility

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 2 on social program eligibility

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 3 on temporary resident waiting periods

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 3 on temporary resident waiting periods

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 4 on health-care and education fees for temporary residents

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 4 on health-care and education fees for temporary residents

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 5 on voter ID requirements

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 5 on voter ID requirements

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 6 on superior court judge appointments

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 6 on superior court judge appointments

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 7 on abolishing the federal Senate

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 7 on abolishing the federal Senate

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 8 on opting out of federal programs

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 8 on opting out of federal programs

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 9 on provincial and federal law priority

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 9 on provincial and federal law priority

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 10 on Alberta's separation from Canada

Watch this analysis: Examining Question 10 on Alberta's separation from Canada

Pivotal Speeches

‘We are a federalist party’: Smith on separatist sentiment within the UCP

‘We are a federalist party’: Smith on separatist sentiment within the UCP

Will the UCP expel pro-separatist caucus members?

Will the UCP expel pro-separatist caucus members?

Albertans have given UCP 'clear' mandate on unity: Premier Danielle Smith's address

Albertans have given UCP 'clear' mandate on unity: Premier Danielle Smith's address

'A vote against Canada is a dangerous bluff that will lead to years of deep uncertainty': PM Carney

'A vote against Canada is a dangerous bluff that will lead to years of deep uncertainty': PM Carney

‘Now is not the time to give up hope’: Smith makes case for united Canada ahead of referendum

‘Now is not the time to give up hope’: Smith makes case for united Canada ahead of referendum

Key Players

Divisions on Display

Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatists

Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatists

UCP divisions over Alberta separation question come into focus ahead of referendum

UCP divisions over Alberta separation question come into focus ahead of referendum

Confederation ‘not an accident’: McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta amid increased military funding

Confederation ‘not an accident’: McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta amid increased military funding

Four killed, two others seriously hurt in Puslinch, Ont. crash

Four killed, two others seriously hurt in Puslinch, Ont. crash

3 B.C. real estate agents fined over misconduct in small town transaction

3 B.C. real estate agents fined over misconduct in small town transaction

Anand says she called out Russian counterpart invited by U.S. to G20 ministerial

Anand says she called out Russian counterpart invited by U.S. to G20 ministerial

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest

Industry group urges caution as new B.C. government vows to scrap housing targets

Industry group urges caution as new B.C. government vows to scrap housing targets

Researchers ‘very optimistic’ AI could help reduce backlog in surgeries

Researchers ‘very optimistic’ AI could help reduce backlog in surgeries

Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in Canada

Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in Canada

Alberta’s oil advantage comes with a costly catch as Bank of Canada raises interest rates

Alberta’s oil advantage comes with a costly catch as Bank of Canada raises interest rates

U.S. Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation

U.S. Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation

Mark Critch mocks U.S. podcasters over their gripes about Newfoundland-set 'Below'

Mark Critch mocks U.S. podcasters over their gripes about Newfoundland-set 'Below'

‘Instant goosebumps’: National host takes mic at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry

‘Instant goosebumps’: National host takes mic at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry

Hockey Canada, Ukrainian groups react to overturning of ban against Russia

Hockey Canada, Ukrainian groups react to overturning of ban against Russia

Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Tampa Bay Lightning: report

Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Tampa Bay Lightning: report

‘I almost missed out,’ Quebec man wins $1M with last-minute Lotto ticket

‘I almost missed out,’ Quebec man wins $1M with last-minute Lotto ticket

‘Expect to pay more for less:’ Here is how much Halloween candy prices went up since last year

‘Expect to pay more for less:’ Here is how much Halloween candy prices went up since last year

'Wall of smoke': Plaintiff recalls wildfire anxiety in youth-led climate trial

'Wall of smoke': Plaintiff recalls wildfire anxiety in youth-led climate trial

King Charles III urges countries to follow Guyana’s lead in protecting forests

King Charles III urges countries to follow Guyana’s lead in protecting forests

NASA telescope might plunge back to Earth on Friday: U.S. Space Force

NASA telescope might plunge back to Earth on Friday: U.S. Space Force

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says seeing Earth during spacewalk 'changed' him

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says seeing Earth during spacewalk 'changed' him

Volkswagen posts US$6.5B quarterly loss as China slump, Porsche writedown weigh on bottom line

Volkswagen posts US$6.5B quarterly loss as China slump, Porsche writedown weigh on bottom line

Higher tariffs on Canadian imports would be ‘catastrophic,’ Honda exec says

Higher tariffs on Canadian imports would be ‘catastrophic,’ Honda exec says