IndiaAIFounders — Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects

Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects

October 20, 2026 at 05:50 AM

Projection delivers 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 toward independence, the national broadcaster CBC has projected, delivering a victory for the prime minister, Mark Carney, and supporters of Canadian unity.

With more than 1m votes counted early on Tuesday, about 76% supported remaining in Canada, compared with 23% who backed beginning a process that could lead to separation. About a third of ballots had been counted.

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