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By The Canadian Press
Provincial Politics

Alberta independence leaders say their efforts won’t end with referendum vote

Sep 17, 2026 | 12:19 PM

Leaders in Alberta’s independence movement say the fight for provincial separation doesn’t end with the referendum vote in October.

Albertans will vote in about five weeks on whether to remain in Canada or embark on a journey toward a binding vote on secession.

Premier Danielle Smith has said that a vote to remain in Canada would settle the debate and allow the province to move on. Her office reiterated that in an emailed statement this week.

It said the provincial government is confident Alberta will be ready to move forward for an Alberta in a united Canada when the referendum vote is over in five weeks.

But leaders of the movement to leave Canada say they won’t give up their belief in an independent Alberta.

Cory Morgan is an organizer with the Pathway to Independence group campaigning for separation.

He says even if they lose the vote in October, the movement isn’t going away.

Keith Wilson, at the head of pro-independence group Let Alberta Decide, says the vote won’t fix the broken aspects of Canada.

(The Canadian Press)

by The Canadian Press