AGENDA
Join us live September 19th and 20th and be part of guiding Alberta's future!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am
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Assembly goes live with Co-chairs welcoming delegates and explaining rules of procedure.
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Reception and answering of any questions from delegates re: procedures.
10:10 am
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Introduction of Premier Smith by the Co-Chairs.
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Premier Smith’s Presentation – expected to focus on “Remain and Build a Strong and Sovereign Province Within (not separate from) a Untied Canada”, with a full explanation of what this means in practice.
10:45 am
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Questions and comments from delegates prompted by the Premier’s presentation.
11:30 am
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Brief rest break for participants
11:50 AM
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Introduction of the next Presenter by the Co-Chairs.
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Marco Navarro Genie, founder of the Haultain Institute, will present a summation of the “Remain” positions of such advocates as Forever Canadian, Vote to Stay, Lead Not Leave, Alberta and Canada: Stronger Together (Canadian Chamber of Commerce), and Alberta in Confederation (Canada West Foundation). Will address the “Remain…. And Do What?” question.
12:20 pm
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Questions and comments from delegates prompted by the preceding presentation of the “Remain… and Do What” position.
12:40 pm
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General session to receive any further questions (for follow up) or comments by delegates – session to be moderated by the Co-Chairs.
1:10 pm
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September 19 session of the Alberta and the West Assembly concludes, unless session extended on the request of the delegates.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
9:15 am
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Co- Chairs and First Presenters – Professor Bruce Pardy, representing Secession position as advocated by Alberta Prosperity Society and others, and Let Alberta Decide representative, Keith Wilson, assemble at Studio.
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Explanation of procedure to Presenters and technical checks
9:30 am
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Technical Coordinator establishes Whova connection with delegates.
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Troubleshooting of any difficulties in delegates/advisors making connections.
9:50 am
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Assembly goes live with Co-chairs welcoming delegates and again explaining rules of procedure.
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Co-Chairs introduce Professor Bruce Pardy to make the first presentation of the Secession Option.
10:00 am
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Presentation of the Secession Option by Professor Pardy.
10:30 am
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Questions and comments from delegates prompted by Professor Pardy’s presentation of the Secession option.
11:00 am
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Brief rest break for participants
11:10 am
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Introduction by the Co-Chairs of the second presenter of the Secession Option, Keith Wilson of the Let Alberta Decide group.
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Presentation of the Secession option by Mr. Wilson
11:40 am
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Questions and comments from delegates prompted by Mr. Wilson’s presentation.
12:15 pm
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Introduction by the Co-Chairs of Steven Carter of the Alberta’s Voice group, opposing the referendum but also addressing the question “Remain… and Do What?”.
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Presentation of the preferred option of Alberta’s Voice by Mr. Carter
12:35 pm
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Questions and comments from delegates prompted by the presentation of the preferred position of Alberta’s Voice.
1:10 pm
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Brief 5 minute commentaries on the Sept 19-20 sessions by advisors from various perspectives – economics /fiscal, legal, social, public policy etc.
1:40 pm
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Questions and comments from delegates/and advisors prompted by the previous presentations.
2:10 pm
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General session to receive any further questions or comments by delegates/advisors – session to be moderated by the Co-Chairs.
2:40 pm
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Closing comments by Co-Chair Gordon Campbell
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Closing comments by Co-Chair Preston Manning
3:00 pm
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September 20 session of the Alberta and the West Assembly concludes unless session extended on the request of the delegates.