Smith vows not to hold another referendum on separation | CTV National News for Oct. 20, 2026

Description: In a provincial address Tuesday evening, Premier Danielle Smith said she will respect Albertans’ vote after the majority opted to stay in Canada.

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0:00 Headline
1:01 Premier Smith's address
3:41 Federal budget outlook
5:32 Analyzing voting demographics
9:00 Immigration as a flash point
10:48 US trade tariffs lawsuit
12:56 Soldier fire tragedy
15:22 Burn care challenges
17:39 Quebec political updates
19:29 Student protests in Quebec
20:04 Calgary police search review
20:57 Reflections on unity Close description