In a referendum that could determine whether Alberta remains part of Canada or secedes from the federation, tensions have risen between the father and son of a close-knit family in the province. The father, a former Alberta Premier, has campaigned for the province to remain in Canada, while his son, a prominent separatist, has called for a binding provincial referendum on separation. The vote is expected to be won by the "remain" side, but the debate has caused significant division within the family.
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In a referendum that could determine whether Alberta remains part of Canada or secedes fr…: In a referendum that could determine whether Alberta remains part of Canada or secedes from the federation, tensions have risen between the father and son of a close-knit family in the province.
The father, a former Alberta Premier, has campaigned for the province to remain in Canada…: The father, a former Alberta Premier, has campaigned for the province to remain in Canada, while his son, a prominent separatist, has called for a binding provincial referendum on separation.
The vote is expected to be won by the "remain" side, but the debate has caused significan…: The vote is expected to be won by the "remain" side, but the debate has caused significant division within the family.
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On Monday, voters in Alberta will cast their ballots in a referendum that includes a question on whether the western province should remain in Canada or pursue a binding provincial referendum on separation.
The remain side is expected to win, but the vote has caused tensions in Alberta. The BBC’s Nadine Yousif traveled to Buck Lake to speak with the close-knit Pietsch family, who have a father and son on either side of the debate.
Video by Eloise Alanna
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