Poilievre to deliver Edmonton unity speech ahead of Oct. 19 referendum
With the province's separation referendum three weeks away, the federal Conservative leader used a fundraiser and keynote address to press his case for Alberta remaining in Canada.
Why it matters
The Oct. 19 referendum could determine whether Alberta pursues a formal path toward leaving Confederation.
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was set to deliver a keynote speech on national unity in Edmonton, arguing for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada. The address came less than three weeks before Albertans vote in a referendum on Oct. 19.
Earlier the same day, Poilievre spoke at a fundraiser for Conservatives for Canada, a group of federal politicians campaigning for Alberta to remain part of Confederation.
The Oct. 19 referendum contains 10 questions, including one asking Albertans whether they want to stay in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.
Poilievre has urged Albertans to stay united, saying separatists' grievances are with the federal Liberal government rather than with Canada itself. He said all federal Conservatives would be campaigning for Canadian unity across Alberta in the weeks ahead.
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