LIVE — Alberta referendum: Premier vows to not hold formal separation referendum | Rural riding votes show most wanted to stay | Vote to remain in Canada seen as strong signal to investors
MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Conservative MPs Garnett Genuis and Gabriel Hardy comment on youth unemployment following recent jobs numbers that saw the economy shed 68,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate rise to 6.5 per cent. Conservative MPs Michael Chong, Sandra Cobena and Luc Berthold speak about the rise in the inflation rate from 3 per cent in August to 3.1 per cent in September. They also discuss the growth of the federal debt. Conservative MP Dane Lloyd, NDP MP Heather McPherson and Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux face questions on the results from the Alberta referendum. Bloc Québécois MPs Jean-Denis Garon and Mario Beaulieu are asked about Quebec Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeannotte not presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new Parti Québécois government’s cabinet. (October 20, 2026) (no interpretation)
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- Power & Politics: Alberta Referendum Results.
- Danielle Smith Speaks on Results of Alberta Referendum.
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All 6 sources- CHCalgary Herald (CA)Center
Alberta referendum: Premier vows to not hold formal separation referendum | Rural riding votes show most wanted to stay | Vote to remain in Canada seen as strong signal to investors
- EJEdmonton Journal (CA)Center
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith vows to not hold formal separation referendum
- CPACCPACCenter
Danielle Smith Speaks on Results of Alberta Referendum
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Power & Politics: Alberta Referendum Results
Timeline
11h ago
CBC: David Cochrane hosts live coverage from Calgary, after Albertans vote in a referendum to decide to stay in Canada.
8h ago
CPAC: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivers a televised address on the results of the referendum vote, and what comes next. (no interpretation)
5h ago
Calgary Herald (CA): Everything you need to know about Alberta's vote on its place in Canada, constitutional reform and immigration-related policies.
5h ago
Calgary Herald (CA): Everything you need to know about Alberta's vote on its place in Canada, constitutional reform and immigration-related policies.
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