Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
Alberta separatists, fresh from talks with U.S. officials, plan a Latin American push for support and financing ahead of a potential independence referendum. Discover the strategy.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
The Alberta government has quietly increased the cost to apply for a referendum petition from $500 to $25,000 via a cabinet order, a move critics call hypocritical and a mockery of direct democracy.
The Alberta legislature has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial separation. This historic move sets the stage for a pivotal vote on Alberta's future within Canada.
Premier Danielle Smith defends Alberta Next panel's seven recommendations, including a referendum on exiting the CPP and creating a provincial police service. The report's release timing is questioned.
With less than a year until the next Quebec election, Premier François Legault's CAQ, the struggling Liberals, and the surging PQ face major decisions. Will a leadership change or policy shift alter the political landscape?
Official Languages Minister Marc Miller calls Quebec Premier François Legault's criticism 'over the top' and discusses federal unpreparedness for a potential sovereignty referendum. Read the full interview details.
A panel chaired by Premier Danielle Smith recommends Alberta hold referendums in 2026 on a provincial pension plan, immigration control, and constitutional changes. Learn the key findings.
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirms a provincial referendum in October 2026 will include a vote on gaining more control over immigration, citing federal mismanagement and strong public support.
The resignation of Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez amid corruption allegations, including cash-filled envelopes, weakens federalist forces and could enable a Parti Québécois victory and a third sovereignty referendum in 2026.
Marc Tanguay reassumes the role of interim leader for the Quebec Liberal Party. The party will select a new permanent leader on June 14, 2025. Get the latest political updates.
With Pablo Rodriguez's sudden resignation, the Quebec Liberal Party faces a leadership vacuum just months before a pivotal election. The party's ability to unite and present a strong federalist alternative is now the key to preventing a potential PQ-led s
Pablo Rodriguez steps down as Quebec Liberal leader amid controversy. Analysts see an opportunity for the party to regroup before the critical 2026 provincial election. Read the full analysis.
With Pablo Rodriguez's resignation, the Quebec Liberal Party scrambles to find a new leader just ten months before a pivotal election, as a PQ government could trigger a sovereignty referendum. The stakes for federalism are immense.
University of Regina students have decisively voted to replace the former student union with the new University of Regina Students’ Association (URSA). Learn about the referendum results and what's next.
University of Regina students have voted to establish a new, independent students' union. The historic referendum marks a major shift in campus governance and student advocacy.
Former Quebec Liberal MNA Clifford Lincoln pens an op-ed calling for party leader Pablo Rodriguez to step down, citing internal strife and a need to prioritize the province over the individual. Read his full argument.
The Alberta Prosperity Project announces it will reapply to petition for a separation referendum. Get the latest on this significant provincial political development.
The Parti Québécois urges the Legault government to intervene at Mont-Sainte-Anne after delayed opening due to failed safety inspections. Read the latest on the ski hill's troubles.
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
Premier François Legault urges Quebecers to weigh their options carefully before the 2026 election, framing the choice as between him, the PQ's referendum, and the Liberals on language decline.
An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.
An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.
The Parti Québécois insists it has not alienated singer Paul Piché following critical comments. PQ MNA Pascal Bérubé addressed the issue at a Quebec City news conference.
Close to half a million Albertans have signed the Forever Canada petition, urging Premier Danielle Smith to hold a legislative vote on Alberta's future within Confederation instead of a divisive referendum.
Premier Danielle Smith's government will pass a law to end a court battle, allowing Alberta separatists to gather signatures for a sovereignty vote. Will they prove their support?