Albertans Head to the Polls for Historic Referendum Oct. 19

Alberta’s Referendum Fails Every Democratic Test We Have

Danielle Smith’s ten-question ballot doesn’t just measure discontent with Canada. It helps manufacture it The post Alberta’s Referendum Fails Every Democratic Test We Have first appeared on The Walrus.

A guide to the 10 questions in Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum

CBC News breaks down each of the referendum questions to help voters prepare to mark the 10 ballots.

Albertans head to the polls for historic referendum Oct. 19

Millions of Albertans are expected to vote in a province-wide referendum that’s expected to guide policy decisions for the United Conservative Party government as well as take a possible first step toward independence.

Constitutional Considerations on Alberta’s Political Liberty and Reflective Patriotism | Frontier Centre For Public Policy

Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum asks more than "stay or go." John von Heyking argues Albertans must judge whether Canada's Constitution truly protects their liberty and represents them in Ottawa, with reflective patriotism rather than sentiment.