Albertans will head to the polls on Monday to vote on 10 referendum questions, with the most contentious being whether to hold a binding referendum on the province leaving Canada. Elections Alberta officials anticipate the separation question will be tallied first, with results expected early the following morning.
Meanwhile, Unifor, the union representing over 9,000 workers at Stellantis, will announce the results of a weekend strike vote on Monday. The union has emphasized that a strike mandate would strengthen its bargaining position, though it views strike action as a last resort. A key dispute in the contract negotiations centers on the future of the Brampton, Ont., assembly plant, which Stellantis aims to sell to defence contractor Roshel.
On Monday, Statistics Canada will release its September consumer price index, providing insights into how energy price pressures are affecting the broader economy. The annual inflation rate in August held steady at three per cent, matching July's figure.
The Bank of Canada will also publish its business outlook survey and consumer expectations survey on Monday, ahead of its next interest rate decision and monetary policy report scheduled for Oct. 28.
Rogers Communications Inc. is set to report its third-quarter financial results on Friday. The company recently finalized its acquisition of the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, gaining full ownership of the sports conglomerate that includes the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, and Argonauts.