Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects
Alberta voters have decisively rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence from Canada. The referendum, which saw 76% of voters choose to remain in the country, is viewed as a significant victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and proponents of national unity.
Why it matters
The vote settles a major constitutional question regarding the stability of Canada's federation and the political future of its oil-rich province.
Supporters of the pro-Canada group Forever Canadian wave flags and hold signs to urge people to vote in Alberta's non-binding independence referendum. Supporters of the pro-Canada group Forever Canadian wave flags and hold signs to urge people to vote in Alberta's non-binding independence referendum. Canada Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects Projection delivers a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity
Prefer the Guardian on Google Voters in Canada’s Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, the national broadcaster CBC has projected, delivering a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity.
With more than 1 million votes counted early Tuesday, about 76% supported remaining in Canada , compared with 23% who backed beginning a process that could lead to separation. About a third of ballots had been counted.
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