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Alberta separatists lose referendum vote
Alberta separatists lose referendum vote as Albertans choose Canada.
In brief
Alberta separatists lose referendum vote as Albertans choose Canada. Albertans rejected secession in a referendum, with 76% voting to stay in Canada. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Alberta referendum results
Albertans rejected secession in a referendum with 76% voting to stay in Canada.
“Albertans have clearly and forcefully chosen Canada.”
Separatist leader's response
Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath vowed to take control of the United Conservative Party from Premier Danielle Smith.
“They can underestimate us. They can throw every obstacle imaginable in our way, and believe me, they have, but they cannot stop what has already started.”
Alberta Prosperity Project CEO reaction
Alberta Prosperity Project CEO Mitch Sylvestre said he was 'not happy' after the referendum loss.
“They can underestimate us. They can throw every obstacle imaginable in our way, and believe me, they have, but they cannot stop what has already started.”
Separatist claim of victory
Separatists claimed their 24% vote share as a victory but analysts say most Albertans do not want further secession talks.
“How would the 'Referendum' side go about doing better in a binding referendum that only a quarter of us want at all?”
Pacific Link pipeline project
The federal government plans to start construction on the Pacific Link pipeline within a year but faces legal challenges.
“The federal government has promised to have construction started in less than a year on the new Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast.”
Mortgage delinquency rise
Canadian homeowners who fell seriously behind on mortgage payments doubled from 2022 levels.
“The number of Canadian homeowners who fell seriously behind on payments has doubled from its 2022 low.”
In short
Albertans rejected secession in a referendum, with 76% voting to stay in Canada.
