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Alberta to decide whether separation from Canada should go to a vote

Alberta voters are set to decide whether a vote on leaving Canada should be held, rather than decide on separation itself. Polling suggests that a majority of Albertans prefer to remain in Canada. Even so, the debate over separation has already generated divisions.

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Alberta to decide whether separation from Canada should go to a vote
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What to know

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    Voters will decide whether to hold a ballot on Alberta leaving Canada.

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    Polling suggests most residents prefer to stay in Canada, but the separation debate has already caused divisions.

Why it matters

The issue concerns Alberta's relationship with Canada, and the debate is divisive even though polling suggests most residents favour staying.

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