Alberta separatists turn on Premier Danielle Smith before Monday's referendum

Alberta

Albertans vote Monday on 10 questions, including whether to stay in Canada or start the process toward a binding referendum on separation.

Expect the question to come back

73 %

Polls have consistently put support for independence below 30 per cent, yet 73 per cent of voters in one survey expect the question to return in some form.

What's next

Separatist leaders are urging supporters to buy United Conservative Party memberships to challenge Smith, who backs staying in Canada; the party meets in Calgary on Nov 27-29.

Former premier Jason Kenney said separatists belong in separatist parties and that "the UCP needs to lay down the law."

— Jason Kenney, former Alberta premier

In a survey of 630 businesses, 44 per cent said the separation debate affects their operations, up from 28 per cent in January.