Alberta independence vote tests Canadian unity

Voters in Alberta, Canada, are deciding whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigning to keep the country united. The separatist momentum in the oil-rich province has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the energy sector.

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Alberta has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves and separatist momentum has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the sector.

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Carney fights to keep Canada united as Albertans consider path to independence

Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence.

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Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united

Alberta has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves and separatist momentum has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the sector.

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