CBC: Indeed, polling has consistently shown that a vast majority of Albertans would vote to remain in Canada, while about 22 to 27 per cent would vote for the provincial government to start the legal process required to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.
But therein lies the worrisome trap for Carter, and for other federalist campaigns across the province: their supporters could stay home, believing the outcome is certain. Plus, they’re up against highly motivated separatists eagerly spending time and money for their cause — and banking on a low federalist turnout…