Alberta separation issue draws ‘powerful’ voice in Jason Kenney, with Wab Kinew offering out-of-province view, say strategists

A referendum will be held on Oct. 19 for Alberta residents to vote on questions pertaining to immigration and constitutional reforms, as well as whether they want the province to remain in Canada or hold a second referendum on secession.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney, left, and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew have voiced their support for Alberta to remain in Canada. Kenney has said separation would be 'an economic catastrophe', while Kinew has called for the fall referendum to be paused.

Former Alberta premier and early 'remain' supporter Jason Kenney is a “powerful” voice in his ability to reach conservatives on the topic of Alberta separation, say party strategists, while the effectiveness of Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, another prominent...

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