When Provincial Becomes National: The Alberta Referendum and Quebec's Election

Roundtable
Sep 25, 2026 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Co-organized by the Jean Luc Pepin Research Chair in Canadian Politics, the Forum of Federations and University of Ottawa Research Chair on Comparative Federalism, the School of Political Science, and the Centre on Governance. 

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October will be a compelling month in the contemporary Canadian federation as peoples in both Quebec and Alberta reconsider the integrity of the Canadian state. In the lead up to the Quebec election and the Alberta referendum, join our panel of experts, to gain insights into these unfolding secessionist politics in Canada.

Panelists

  • Daniel Béland, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, McGill University
  • Kelly Gordon, Department of Political Science, McGill University 
  • Jamie Thomas, Forum of Federations
  • André Lecours, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa

Panel Chair

  • Jenn Wallner, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
Accessibility
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Date and time
Sep 25, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Social Sciences Building (FSS), room 4004
Language
French, English
Audience
Students, Professors
Organized by
Jean Luc Pepin Research Chair in Canadian Politics, Forum of Federations and University of Ottawa Research Chair on Comparative Federalism, School of Political Science, Centre on Governance