Poilievre set to speak on national unity in Edmonton ahead of separation referendum

Advertisement

Advertise with us

EDMONTON - Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to speak on national unity tonight in Edmonton, with less than three weeks to go until Albertans vote on separation.

Read this article for free:


or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Subscribe and receive a limited-edition Free Press branded hat or tote.

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $205*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

EDMONTON – Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to speak on national unity tonight in Edmonton, with less than three weeks to go until Albertans vote on separation.

Poilievre is to deliver a keynote speech for a stronger Alberta within a United Canada.

Earlier in the day, he’s scheduled to speak at a fundraiser for Conservatives for Canada, a group of federal politicians making the case for Alberta to stay in Confederation.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a speech on national unity in Calgary, Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a speech on national unity in Calgary, Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

The referendum on Oct. 19 has 10 questions, with one asking Albertans if they want to stay in Canada or have a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

Poilievre has called for Albertans to stay united and argues that separatists have a problem with the federal Liberal government — not with Canada.

He has said all federal Conservatives will be campaigning for Canadian unity in Alberta.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026.

Report Error Submit a Tip

Canada

LOAD CANADA ARTICLES