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.
A search operation is ongoing in Quebec after a tractor broke through ice and sank into a lake on December 25, 2025. Two individuals are missing. Get the latest details on the emergency response.
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.
Quebec City police have arrested four individuals in connection with a recent home invasion. Get the latest details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.
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.
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.
An analysis of Christian Dubé's tumultuous five-year tenure as Quebec Health Minister, marked by ambitious reforms, soaring wait times, and a system left in crisis. Discover the mixed legacy of his push for transparency and efficiency.
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.
A powerful snowstorm is approaching Quebec, bringing strong winds and hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to prepare and stay informed as weather warnings are issued across the province.
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.
Quebec Premier François Legault suggests Health Minister Christian Dubé may leave office after the holidays, following the government's retreat on Bill 2. Get the full story on this political development.
Quebec provincial police are investigating a suspicious death in Saint-Jérôme. The incident was reported on December 17, 2025. Get the latest details on this developing story.
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.
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
The Alberta Prosperity Project announces it will reapply to petition for a separation referendum. Get the latest on this significant provincial political development.
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 Sûreté du Québec conducted major raids, seizing thousands of methamphetamine tablets, production equipment, and cash. Get the full details on this significant drug bust.
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?