### [2026-10-19](/feed/2026/10/19/index.md)

##### 2026 Alberta referendums
# Albertans vote on ten referendums, including one to decide if Alberta should seek separation from Canada. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/alberta-votes-leaving-canada-separatist-movement-likely-outlast-expected-defeat-2026-10-19/)

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