Alberta voters decide whether to take a step toward separating from Canada
Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta is holding a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation from the country. Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of threats to Canadian unity.
Alberta, an oil-rich province in western Canada, votes on 19 October in a referendum whose outcome could set it on a path toward separating from Canada. The vote is a significant test for national unity, as a province that is a centre of oil production considers leaving the federation.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of threats to the country's unity in connection with the vote.
What the vote means
The referendum does not in itself appear to mean immediate separation. It could, however, be the first step along that road. The result will therefore shape how the province deals with the federal government and may affect Canada's political stability as a whole.
The source gives no further details on the exact wording of the question, polling or how the vote is proceeding, so those matters remain open until official results are published.
