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Alberta votes on leaving Canada: 1.3 million ballots cast in advance; record turnout expected today

National Post · October 19, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

Polls opened for Alberta's historic referendum on Monday, with voters lining up to cast a ballot over whether the province should consider separating from Canada.

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Alberta votes on leaving Canada: 1.3 million ballots cast in advance; record turnout expected today

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