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Danielle Smith tells separatists to accept referendum result

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told separatists to accept the October 21 referendum result or leave the UCP.
About 75 % of voters chose to remain in Canada in the October 21 referendum.
Smith pledged not to hold another secession vote while pursuing greater autonomy from Ottawa.
Separatist lawyer Keith Wilson said Smith’s remarks made separatists feel unwelcome in the UCP.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told separatists to accept the October 21 referendum result or leave the UCP.
About 75 % of voters chose to remain in Canada in the October 21 referendum.
Smith pledged not to hold another secession vote while pursuing greater autonomy from Ottawa.
Separatist lawyer Keith Wilson said Smith’s remarks made separatists feel unwelcome in the UCP.