Support for Alberta remaining in Canada steadily rises ahead of Oct. 19 referendum: Leger poll

Edmonton Journal17 October 2026, 12:00 UTCCanada

As the Oct. 19 referendum approaches, there is a rise in the number of Albertans supporting Option 1 — for the province to remain in Canada, according to a Leger poll. The new October poll by Leger shows support for remaining in Canada has increased from 65 per cent in August to 74 per cent this […]

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