Alberta votes by large majority to remain part of Canada in boost for Carney
Alberta residents voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.
TL;DR
- 76% of Albertans voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first referendum on separation.
- The referendum was nonbinding.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result as a choice for unity.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed pleasure with the early results.
- A vocal group of separatists believes Alberta's energy wealth would benefit an independent province.
- This is the second separatist challenge Carney has faced recently, following an election in Quebec.
- The separatist movement is not expected to end, with some leaders vowing to continue their pursuit.
- Voters also backed eight out of nine nonbinding questions aimed at strengthening Alberta's hand with Ottawa.