Alberta calls a referendum on holding a referendum

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May 23, 202600:50:22News & Politics

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has a plan: Hold a referendum in October to decide whether to push for a legally binding referendum on independence in the future. Confused? Host Catherine Cullen has it covered. Pro-separa...

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