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JUST IN: Alberta is set to reject separatism, voting to stay in Canada in a triumph for Prime Minister Mark Carney https://t.co/HINxzRbyjb
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Alberta Voters Reject Separation From Canada as Carney Wins
Bloomberg comments Alberta Voters Reject Separation From Canada as Carney Wins
With about 1.2 million votes counted, about 76% were in favor of remaining in Canada, enough for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. to project victory for that side. The other option on the ballot was to support starting a legal process that could eventually lead to a second referendum on independence.
Premier Danielle Smith called the referendum in May after separatist organizers collected hundreds of thousands of names on a petition that asked for a vote. She advocated for staying in the country, though opinion surveys showed supporters of her United Conservative Party are divided on the matter. That tension may play out in the coming months, as she and others have warned of a potential split within the governing party.
"I'm very pleased to see the initial results from Elections Alberta show widespread support for remaining in Canada. Albertans have voted for a stronger Alberta in a united Canada," Smit
