Alberta voters choose Canada over independence in boost for Carney
Oct 19, 2026
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid US President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. With more than 1.4 million votes counted, 76 per cent supported remaining in Canada, while close to 24 per cent backed beginning a process towards separation, according to unofficial results from Elections Alberta. The referendum...
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