Brief
BC NDP leader David Eby urges Albertans to vote for unity in upcoming referendum
Eby’s Thanksgiving message stresses that Alberta and British Columbia are “stronger together” ahead of the vote.
By Felo News Desk · Published
BC NDP leader David Eby issued a Thanksgiving‑day message urging Albertans to vote for unity with Canada in the Oct. 19 referendum on the province’s place in Confederation, the Canadian Press reported.
What happened
Eby posted the message on Sunday, Oct. 12, from a pumpkin patch in Delta, B.C., and said his party’s candidates are proud of a Canada that includes Alberta. He highlighted “bonds of family, friendship and business” between the two provinces.
What was said
“We are stronger together,” Eby said in the social‑media post, according to the Canadian Press.
How it came about
The message follows an announcement in Courtenay, B.C., on Oct. 10 and comes as the province prepares for a binding referendum on whether to remain in Canada or pursue separation.
Key facts
- David Eby urged Albertans to vote for unity in the Oct. 19 referendum (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Eby’s Thanksgiving message was posted on Oct. 12 from a pumpkin patch in Delta, B.C. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He said the provinces share bonds of family, friendship and business (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “'Stronger together': B. C. 's Eby sends Thanksgiving message to Albertans”
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