On Oct. 19, Albertans Will Vote on Whether They Want to Remain a Province or Begin the Process to Hold a Referendum on Separation

The federal Conservatives are launching a campaign to encourage Albertans to vote to remain in Canada in the upcoming referendum. On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on whether they want to remain a province or begin the process to hold a referendum on separation.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said earlier this summer his caucus would be campaigning against separation. He tapped Parkland MP Dane Lloyd to lead that effort. Lloyd says he spent the summer meeting with people on both sides of the issue and it's become clear that a campaign is needed to engage Conservative supporters and ensure they vote.

MPs are set to return to Ottawa for the fall sitting of the House of Commons on Sept. 21. The campaign, dubbed 'Conservatives for Canada, aims to rally support for staying in the federation ahead of the vote.