In Alberta, election officials have confirmed that the upcoming referendum on the province's potential separation from Canada will feature ten colour-coded questions on the ballots, with the separation question prominently placed at the top. Scheduled for October 19, 2026, this referendum will allow voters to choose between Alberta remaining a part of Canada or initiating the legal process for a future binding referendum on separation. Premier Danielle Smith has outlined that the remaining nine questions will focus on various proposals related to constitutional and immigration reforms. Elections Alberta has projected the need for as many as 38 million printed ballots, which will necessitate the hiring of approximately 90,000 election officers to facilitate the counting process, a workforce substantial enough to fill Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium twice. The wording for the separation question is still pending official confirmation through a special cabinet order expected in the coming weeks, but preparations for the vote are well underway, indicating the significance of this decision for Alberta's future.