Residents in Quebec, Alberta, and Scotland are voting on independence, with campaigns underway regarding the future of the regions.

The entities involved

• Quebec →

  province of Canada

  • Christine Fréchette resigns as CAQ leader, triggering a political transition in Quebec.15:02
  • Quebec and Alberta are discussing separation from Canada while Britain's referendum outcome affects political stability.13:13
• Alberta →

  province of Canada

  • Manning's party influenced Senate debate in Alberta while Premier Smith's government included contentious questions.14:32
  • Separation in Alberta could lead to an economic downturn.13:23
• Scotland →

  country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

  • The Scottish Government is currently managing policy matters within Scotland.16:09
  • Jenny Gilruth, as Deputy First Minister, confirmed that the Scottish Government is actively planning major reforms to the local government structure across Scotland.15:09

Related events

• The Parti Québécois projects a minority government in Quebec following the recent election results.Oct 6
• Christine Fréchette met with the Parti Québécois leader during the ongoing political transition in Quebec.Tue 19:33
• Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leading the Parti Québécois, is advocating for a referendum on provincial sovereignty in Quebec.Aug 18
• The Parti Québécois' potential victory would reopen the constitutional question in Quebec, despite the CAQ currently governing.Aug 7
• A separatist movement is gaining momentum in Quebec, with promises of sovereignty if elected, and a debate over the future within Canada.Jun 7