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This is Calgary

This is Calgary

Inside Alberta's historic referendum vote

Oct 21, 2026 · 29 min · 11 segments

This week, Loren talks about the results and implications of the 2026 Alberta referendum with Calgary pollster and political commentator…

This week, Loren talks about the results and implications of the 2026 Alberta referendum with Calgary pollster and political commentator Janet Brown and professor of political science Jared Wesley, who leads the University of Alberta's Common Ground Initiative. Thoughts? Story ideas? [thisiscalgary@cbc.ca](mailto:thisiscalgary@cbc.ca)

This week, Loren talks about the results and implications of the 2026 Alberta referendum with Calgary pollster and political commentator…

Speakers: Jared WesleyGuestJanet BrownGuestLauren McGinnisHost

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