Alberta voters reject independence proposal in non-binding referendum
Voters in Alberta rejected a proposal to pursue independence from Canada, with roughly 76% opting to remain in the country during Monday's non-binding referendum.
Voters in the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to initiate a path toward independence from Canada. Roughly 76% of voters chose to remain part of the country in the non-binding referendum held on Monday, while around a quarter supported separation.
The vote marks the first time Alberta residents have voted on the issue of independence. The outcome delivers a political boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is working to maintain national unity during an ongoing trade dispute with the United States and threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Opinion polls prior to the vote had consistently shown independence support hovering below 25%.
Sources: HotNews, Digi24, La Vanguardia, El Mundo, Respect.
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- El Mundo — Los votantes de Alberta rehazan avanzar hacia la independencia en un referéndum que respalda la unidad
- HotNews — Vot clar împotriva separatismului în provincia care deține una dintre cele mai mari rezerve de petrol din lume
- Respect — Voliči v Albertě odmítli zahájit proces odtržení od Kanady, pro byla čtvrtina
- La Vanguardia — Alberta vota a favor de seguir en Canadá
- Digi24 — Provincia Alberta, bogată în petrol, respinge separarea de Canada, după un referendum care a oferit o victorie premierului Mark Carney