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Record turnout expected as Alberta prepares for historic separatist referendum

Key developments: Voter registration data shows a record number of Albertans are expected to cast ballots in the province’s upcoming fall referendum on whether to pursue separation from Canada. The surge reflects heightened public interest in the nine‑question ballot that …

Latest News for Latest News – Canada — October 12, 2026

The most consequential developments in Canada this week centre on political realignment, economic shifts and environmental policy gaps.

1. Quebec separatism resurges – The Parti Québécois captured a minority government in Quebec, promising a future independence referendum, a move that …