On October 19th, the people of Alberta will decide whether to remain in Canada or to leave Canada. This is going to be a key moment in the history of Alberta. In this blog post, I will talk about this referendum.
Advance voting opened this week for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, featuring 10 questions on issues like immigration, Senate reform, and provincial powers. The key Question 10 asks if the province should remain in Canada or begin legal steps toward a binding separation vote, with polls showing about 70 percent favoring the stay option. Prime Minister Mark Carney joined ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies in Calgary and Edmonton, while supporters highlight treaties and economic ties, and separatists push for more autonomy on energy and federal policies. High turnout at polls and mail-in requests signals strong participation as both sides rally in the final days.
I honestly think that the chances are pretty low that Alberta will separate. The referendum will really show the federal government how important it is to listen to the needs of the province. It will force our federal government not to intervene in the business of the provincial government. For many decades, Alberta has been the engine of growth and success of Canada. Over the last few years, the federal government has done nothing to enhance the growth of oil and gas. We didn’t build enough pipelines at all. We are relying on the USA for all the needs. Alberta deserves the best. Sadly, the federal government didn’t care about the needs of Alberta.
Mass immigration and high cost of living are also making the people of Alberta very unhappy. They want lower numbers of immigrants, but the federal government wants more and more immigrants. The infrastructure is still very inadequate to meet the needs of immigrants, and that’s why you see the cost of living going up. If Mark Carney fails to address this issue, then more and more provinces will join Alberta.
The best thing to do for our stubborn government is to listen to the needs of the people and to work for the people. I will be eagerly waiting for the results of the referendum.
