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Danielle Smith Rejects Referendum If Voters Choose Stay

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  • Premier Danielle Smith said she will not hold a referendum if a majority votes to remain, on Oct. 19.
  • CBC News poll showed 23 % would start a binding referendum while 72 % would vote to stay.
  • UCP MLA Jason Stephan voted for a binding separation referendum and urged a party leadership review.
  • Justice Shaina Leonard dismissed a citizen separation petition, finding electoral officer errors and a First Nations treaty breach.