Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Carney's push for national unity.(Image credit: Ty O'Neil)

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October 20, 2026
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Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Carney’s push for national unity.

(Image credit: Ty O’Neil)

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