CALGARY—With less than a week until Alberta holds its referendum, supporters and opponents of independence are making a final push to get their message to voters.
Advance voting runs from Oct. 13 to Oct. 17, with referendum day set for Oct. 19. Polling has consistently shown substantially more support for remaining in Canada than for pursuing independence, but both sides say turnout could prove decisive.
A Léger poll of Albertans conducted Oct. 2 to 4 found 70 percent of respondents backed staying in Canada, 22 percent supported holding a binding referendum on separation, and 7 percent were undecided.
A key message from both camps has been for supporters to go out and vote and bring others with them as well….