Prime minister’s Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
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The Prime Minister spoke about Alberta's plan to vote on leaving Canada in a referendum. Albertans will decide on Oct. 19 if the province stays in Canada or holds another vote. Readers should watch the outcome and its impact on national unity.
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Jargon, Translated
- referendum
- A vote on a major issue, like whether a province should leave a country.
- separation
- A province deciding to leave a country, like Alberta considering leaving Canada.
- binding referendum
- A vote that must be followed, meaning the result is legally enforceable.
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- Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Alberta's upcoming separation referendum in his Thanksgiving message.Reported by: Global News, National Observer, iPolitics
Unverified / Single Source
- Albertans will vote on Oct. 19 on whether the province should stay in Canada or hold a second, binding separation referendum.Source: iPolitics
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