# Alberta Separation Vote

> Alberta holds non-binding vote on independence as separatist movement grows.
- Title: Alberta Separation Vote · Fox News | Shortify
- Summary: Alberta holds non-binding vote on independence as separatist movement grows. Alberta residents voted in a non-binding referendum to decide if the province…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/world/alberta-holds-non-binding-separation-vote-independence-fight-grips-canada
- Author: Christopher Guly
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alberta, separation vote, canada, independence movement, alberta independence party, danielle smith, mark carney, ucp, news, politics
## Alberta Separation Vote
Alberta residents began voting Monday in a non-binding referendum to determine whether the province should pursue separation from Canada.
## Separation Context
The vote occurs amid mourning for four soldiers killed and injuries from a military base fire in Alberta.
## Poll Results
A poll showed 74% of decided voters favor Alberta remaining in Canada while 26% want to begin a binding separation process.
## Separatist Leader
Cory Morgan, a veteran separatist organizer, says one in three Albertans want to pursue separation.
## Prime Minister's Stance
Prime Minister Mark Carney called the referendum the worst possible time for Alberta to vote on separation.
## Alberta's Identity
Alberta is politically and culturally different from eastern Canada with more focus on individual freedoms and property rights.
## Separatist Strategy
Separatist leaders met with Republican strategists and suggested exchanging water and oil for U.S. support.
## Premier's Position
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she would not hold another referendum if most Albertans support staying in Canada.
## Future Election
Alberta residents will vote again in a general election on Oct 18, 2027, where Danielle Smith could lose her position.
## Key takeaway

Alberta residents voted in a non-binding referendum to decide if the province should pursue separation from Canada, with 74% favoring remaining in the federation but 26% wanting to begin a binding separation process.