There's a 61% chance a province will schedule a referendum to leave Canada before 2027.
The market indicates a strong inclination towards a YES outcome, with a probability of 61%. However, the Pulse AI suggests a lower likelihood at 55.5%, indicating potential undervaluation of the NO side by 5.5 points. This discrepancy may reflect varying interpretations of political sentiment and upcoming events.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if any provincial government in Canada officially schedules a referendum concerning the province’s potential secession from Canada, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No."
Any referendum that establishes the province's desire for independence, sets a framework for independence, or establishes independence from Canada will qualify, whether the referendum is binding or non-binding.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.