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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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NYTimes – World NYT
Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada
Guardian
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 News – World Sky
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.
