Alberta’s referendum sees 1.3M votes cast in advance polls: elections body

Advance polls for an Alberta referendum have recorded 1.3 million votes cast, according to the province's elections body. The significant turnout highlights high voter engagement ahead of the official conclusion of the voting process.

Simultaneously, public opinion data provides context on voter intentions regarding the province's constitutional future. An exclusive Ipsos poll conducted for Global News indicates that approximately seven out of 10 Albertans intend to vote in favor of remaining a province of Canada.