The Canadian province of Alberta will hold an independence referendum.
Modern.az reports with reference to foreign media that local government head Daniel Smith announced that a non-binding referendum on separation from Canada will be held in October.
According to Smith, the referendum will not lead to Alberta's separation, but will give residents of the province the opportunity to express their opinions. If the vote is "yes", the provincial government will be able to start constitutional procedures to hold a binding referendum in the future.
So far, only one region in Canadian history - Quebec - has held independence referendums.
