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Mitch Sylvestre of Stay Free Alberta hugs a supporter before submitting signatures for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton on May 4, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
The signature collection period for a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada officially ended May 4, weeks after organizers said they had secured the required 177,732 signatures to trigger a referendum.
Organizers, who submitted the signatures to Elections Alberta, said they have now gathered 301,620 signatures.
