UCP asks for a 'yes' on nine referendum questions, launching campaign for Oct. 19 vote

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal NewsNationalPolitics UCP asks for a 'yes' on nine referendum questions, launching campaign for Oct. 19 vote 'Our online and billboard advertisements begin this began this week, and Albertans can expect to see and hear more TV and radio advertisements over the next few weeks as the campaign ramps up' Author of the article: By Jackie Carmichael Published Sep 11, 2026 4 minute read Join the conversation Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a press conference at McDougall Centre in Calgary on May 22, 2026. PHOTO BY DEAN PILLING /Postmedia Article content Alberta’s government has launched a $4-million campaign for the October 19 referendum, “urging Albertans to vote in support of a strong and sovereign Alberta within United Canada, including by voting yes to questions one through nine.” Article content Premier Danielle Smith’s spokesperson, Sam Blackett, said the campaign launched this week features a mix of traditional and online advertising across various channels, including TV, radio, social media, print media, physical and electronic billboard advertisements, and a direct mail booklet to every Albertan household. Article content Article content Article content “Our online and billboard advertisements begin this began this week, and Albertans can expect to see and hear more TV and radio advertisements over the next few weeks as the campaign ramps up,” Blackett said. Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “As a government, it is important that we communicate with Albertans across various channels about the implications of the fall referendum questions and ensure people have a clear understanding of how their decisions on the 10 questions will impact them.” Article content He estimated the total cost of the campaign itself at approximately $4 million. Article content Question 10 is a choice question between two options on secession: “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?” Article content Option 1: Alberta should…