Albertans are casting their ballots in a historic vote on the province’s future, and CTV News will have comprehensive special coverage as results come in. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has put 10 questions to a vote, including whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving Confederation. The other referendum questions focus on immigration reform and Canada’s Constitution. Beginning at 10 p.m. MT on Monday, Oct. 19, CTV News will deliver in-depth coverage of the historic referendum, with reporters positioned across Alberta, expert analysis and reaction from the separatist movement as well as federalists. What do the results mean for the province? What will they mean for Canada? We’ll endeavour to answer all those questions and more. Elections Alberta officials expect a record turnout, between 80 and 85 per cent of nearly three million electors. Early results will begin to be released after 8 p.m., with the final count announced in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Where to watch CTV News’ Alberta referendum special begins at 10 p.m. MT and will be available across CTV News’ digital, social and television platforms. Watch on: What to expect Tara Nelson, Chief Anchor of CTV News Calgary, will lead the special broadcast, guiding viewers through the night’s results, key developments and reaction from across the province. CTV News Chief Anchor Omar Sachedina will report from Calgary, joined by CTV News journalists stationed across Alberta at key locations representing both those advocating for Alberta to remain in Canada and those supporting separation. Vassy Kapelos, CTV News’ Chief Political Correspondent and host of Question Period and Power Play, will lead a special panel discussion featuring former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley, joined by James Rajotte, Alberta’s senior representative to the U.S., to examine the referendum’s economic and international implications. Political scientist Lori Williams will provide in-depth commentary and context as results unfold and their implications for Alberta and the rest of Canada become clearer. Follow the latest results and analysis Throughout the night, CTVNews.ca, CTVNewsCalgary.ca and CTVNewsEdmonton.ca will provide comprehensive referendum coverage, including: CTV News’ Alberta Referendum hub will provide live results for all 10 questions, with interactive maps updating in real time throughout the night, from poll close to the final count. Whether you’re watching on television, following on the CTV News app, streaming online or on social media, CTV News will bring you complete coverage of one of the most consequential political nights in Alberta’s history.
