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Alberta Rejects Independence Vote
Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in referendum.
In brief
Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in referendum. Alberta voters rejected independence from Canada in a referendum with 77% supporting remaining in Canada. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Alberta Referendum Results
Alberta voters rejected independence from Canada in a referendum with 77 percent supporting remaining in Canada.
Mark Carney's Statement
Mark Carney called the vote against Canada a dangerous bluff at an Edmonton rally.
“This is not a game. This is not poker, a vote against Canada is a dangerous bluff”
Referendum Details
The vote asked Albertans whether they should remain part of Canada or hold a binding referendum on separation.
The one thing
Alberta voters rejected independence from Canada in a referendum with 77% supporting remaining in Canada.
