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Alberta to Hold Second Binding Independence Referendum Oct. 19

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC · How we work

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Alberta will hold a second binding independence referendum on Oct. 19, letting voters choose to stay in Canada.
The University of Calgary estimates independence could cost $50 billion to $170 billion over five years.
Alberta Transition Council projects $5 billion one-time expenses and an annual surplus of $22.2-$32.1 billion.
Polls show 23 % favor a legal binding referendum while 72 % prefer remaining in Canada.

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Alberta will hold a second binding independence referendum on Oct. 19, letting voters choose to stay in Canada.
The University of Calgary estimates independence could cost $50 billion to $170 billion over five years.
Alberta Transition Council projects $5 billion one-time expenses and an annual surplus of $22.2-$32.1 billion.
Polls show 23 % favor a legal binding referendum while 72 % prefer remaining in Canada.