Alberta voters reject secession path, 76% choose to remain in Canada
Albertans voted overwhelmingly to remain in Canada, rejecting a move toward independence. Roughly 76% of voters chose to stay in the federation, while about 24% supported initiating a legal process for a future separation vote. The result, confirmed early Tuesday, delivers a significant victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and federalists, who framed the vote as a defense of national unity against US interference. Although the separatist movement suffered a major setback, leaders indicated the campaign is not over, with some arguing the vote exposed deep provincial grievances. The outcome occurs amid ongoing trade tensions with the US and a broader push for Canada to diversify its economy.