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, according to unofficial results from Elections Alberta.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/canada-alberta-rejects-independence-succession-referendum
Author : Leyland Cecco in Toronto
Publish date : 2026-10-20 09:02:00
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