Winnipeg Free Press
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May 19, 2026
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Alberta NDP says last-minute meeting on petition may signal looming referendum vote
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Alberta NDP Premier Jason Kenney says a last-minute meeting with stakeholders about a petition could be a sign that there might be a provincial-level referendum in the future.
In an interview on CTV's W5, Kenney said it would not surprise him if there were a referendum vote as he has previously stated that Albertans should have a say on whether they want to stay in Canada or leave and join the United States.
Kenney explained that the petition in question is one of many that may be used for a possible referendum. He said his government will continue to monitor these petitions, but did not pr…
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