How Alberta’s relationship with federal government may impact next week’s referendum vote

Voters in Alberta are set to decide on a binding referendum on independence from Canada, and the political focus across the country is now on the province. Global News' Ottawa bureau chief looks at how Albertans' long-standing grievances with the federal government could influence Monday's vote, even though not all residents feel strongly enough to want to separate.

• Alberta's binding referendum on independence is scheduled for Monday
• Long-standing frustrations with the relationship between Alberta and the rest of Canada
• Analysis from Global News' Ottawa bureau chief on how that history could shape the vote

The political focus in Canada is now on Alberta, as voters choose whether to stay in the country or move ahead with a binding referendum on independence. Albertans have a long history of feeling disgruntled with their province’s relationship with the rest of Canada, but not all feel strongly enough to want to separate from the country. That doesn’t mean those grievances won’t make a difference, though. Global’s Ottawa bureau chief explains how much that history could play into Monday’s vote. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12104082/alberta-referendum-mark-carney-calgary/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #Alberta #Canada