Alberta’s Referendum Was Clear, Unlike Danielle Smith’s Future

New York Times24 October 2026, 10:00 UTCCanada

Ahead of a vote on whether Albertans should remain part of Canada or cast a ballot to leave, the premier managed to alienate people on both sides. What now?

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