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Don Braid: Danielle Smith unveils government referendum in move to spike Alberta separatists

The province will vote on a host of measures to strengthen Alberta, and challenge Ottawa, within Confederation, in a clear attempt to win votes away from a possible separation referendum

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The separatists want a referendum? Premier Danielle Smith threw a monster back at them Thursday evening.

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Albertans will vote in a government-ordered referendum on Oct. 19 this year, she announced in a speech to the province, the most consequential from any premier in many years.

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Albertans will be asked if they agree with eliminating many provincial benefits to immigrants.

Most dramatically, the province will vote on a host of measures to strengthen Alberta, and challenge Ottawa, within Confederation.

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