Are referendum results binding?
Canada
Answer
Optional referendum - never
Source
Comment
Referendums in Canada are generally consultative in nature. Only in Alberta,British Columbia and Saskatchewan may the results of a referendum be binding.In Alberta and British Columbia, the results may be binding on the governmentif one option receives 50% + 1 of the votes cast. In Saskatchewan, one option mustreceive more than 60% of the votes cast and the participation rate must exceed50% for the results of a referendum to be binding
