# Alberta's independence vote

> Alberta premier Danielle Smith says separatism has dropped to single digits ahead of Oct 19 referendum.
- Title: Alberta's independence vote · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says separatism has dropped to single digits ahead of Oct 19 referendum.
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/danielle-smiths-dream-a-post-uncertainty-alberta
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- Topics: alberta, danielle smith, separatism, referendum, october 19, binding separation, news, politics
## Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta premier Danielle Smith says separatism has dropped to single digits ahead of Oct 19 referendum.

> We have had separatism go down to single digits, or imperceptible. That really should be the target
## Petition numbers
400,000 Albertans signed petition for remain vote; 300,000 for binding separation option.
## Ballot requests
More than 650,000 Albertans ordered special ballots, 10 times usual provincial election volume.
## Current polling
Remain at 72 per cent; binding separation option at 22 per cent.
## Historical context
Separatism peaked at 45 per cent after Carney elected; dropped to 25 per cent post-Chrétien.
## Key takeaway

Alberta premier Danielle Smith says separatism has dropped to single digits ahead of Oct 19 referendum.