Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada

But those who want Alberta to remain part of Canada - who include Prime Minister Mark Carney - have called for the country to show unity in the face of external pressures.

Polls have suggested that the majority of Albertans would vote to remain in Canada, though the pre-vote debate alone has proven divisive.

If Albertans do vote on Monday to move ahead with a binding referendum, that could happen as soon as 2027, Smith has said.

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