# Alberta Rejects Independence Vote

> Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in referendum.
- Title: Alberta Rejects Independence Vote · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in referendum. Alberta voters rejected independence from Canada in a referendum with 77% supporting remaining…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/alberta-rejects-independence-from-canada-referendum-mark-carney-12591526
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alberta voters rejected independence from Canada in a referendum with 77% supporting remaining in Canada.