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Danielle Smith to Review Oct. 19 Referendum Mandate

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  • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she will assess the Oct. 19 referendum results before declaring a strong mandate.
  • She noted a 50 percent plus one threshold applies to the separatism question in the vote.
  • The referendum includes five immigration and four constitutional questions, one asking about a second binding separation vote.
  • Smith wants all nine proposals endorsed but will not pre-judge outcomes; her press secretary cut off a CBC reporter.