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Alberta Voters Reject Leaving Canada in Referendum on Separatism

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

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Alberta ‌has voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.

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Alberta independence referendum

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Alberta voters rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence in the province's first referendum on separation. With more than 1.5 million votes counted, about 76% supported remaining in Canada and close to 24% backed separation, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity.

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In this event Carney fights to keep Canada united as Albertans consider path to independence Earlier coverage

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NYT Published 20 October 2026

Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Guardian Published 20 October 2026

Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada

Result is a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity Voters in Canada’s Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin a process towards independence, delivering a victory for the prime minister, Mark Carney, and supporters of Canadian unity. With more than 1.5m votes counted, 76% supported remaining in Canada, while close to 24% backed beginning a process toward separation,…

Sky Published 20 October 2026

Oil-rich Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in historic referendum

Alberta ‌has voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.

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