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Alberta separatists fail in independence vote
Alberta's independence referendum ends with 76% voting to stay in Canada.
In brief
Alberta's independence referendum ends with 76% voting to stay in Canada. Alberta separatists failed to gain majority support for secession after a referendum showed 76% of voters chose to remain in Canada. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Alberta independence referendum results
Alberta's independence referendum showed 76% voting to remain in Canada and 24% supporting secession.
“Both sides”
Separatists' claim of victory
Separatists claimed victory with 24% support for secession despite low turnout.
“Almost one-quarter of us voted for separation”
Separatists' strategy
Separatists argued Option 2 was the right way to vote for more serious treatment within Canada.
“the right way to vote if you just wanted Alberta to be taken more seriously within Confederation”
Reality of results
The results show most Albertans do not want further secession negotiations or a binding vote.
“an overwhelming majority of Albertans do not want any further entertainment of secession by their government”
Separatists' next move
Separatists plan to pursue more electoral strategies despite low support for secession.
“An obviously excellent base for more separatist intrigue and electoral struggle”
The short version
Alberta separatists failed to gain majority support for secession after a referendum showed 76% of voters chose to remain in Canada.
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