Billy Morin says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta referendum
Conservative MP Billy Morin is engaging with Indigenous leaders to encourage voting in the upcoming Alberta referendum on October 19. The referendum will determine whether Alberta should remain part of Canada or pursue a future separation vote. Morin acknowledges the hesitance among First Nations voters but emphasizes the importance of their participation in this unique referendum.
- ▪Billy Morin plans to spend the summer discussing the referendum with Indigenous leaders.
- ▪Albertans will vote on whether to stay in Canada or hold a future referendum on separation.
- ▪Morin believes this referendum is different and urges First Nations people to vote.
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Conservative MP Billy Morin says he will spend the summer talking to Indigenous leaders about encouraging people to vote in the Alberta referendum on Oct. 19. Albertans are set to vote on whether they want to stay in Canada or prefer to hold a future binding referendum on separating from the country.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he and his caucus will be campaigning across Alberta this summer and encouraging people to stay in “the Canadian family.” 1:55 Judge quashes Alberta separatist referendum in major win for First Nations Morin, who was chief of Enoch Cree Nation before entering federal politics, says he understands many First Nations people are hesitant to vote — but this referendum is different.
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