# Alberta rejects independence vote

> Alberta voters reject secession from Canada in binding referendum.
- Title: Alberta rejects independence vote · The Straits Times
- Summary: Alberta voters reject secession from Canada in binding referendum. Alberta voters rejected independence in a binding referendum with 76% support for…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/canada-awaits-result-in-alberta-independence-vote
- Published: 2026-10-20T05:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alberta, canada, independence, referendum, mark carney, danielle smith, alberta prosperity project, secession, news, world
## Alberta referendum result
Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum on Oct 19.
## Federalist victory
Official results showed 76% support for Alberta remaining in Canada with 45% of ballots counted.
## Prime Minister reaction
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, calling it a clear choice for unity.
## Separatist leader response
Jeffrey Rath said the independence movement has created a massive movement in Alberta.
## Alberta Premier reaction
Premier Danielle Smith praised widespread support for remaining in Canada.
## Oil industry influence
Alberta's oil industry and foreign ties fuel separatist momentum.
## Key takeaway

Alberta voters rejected independence in a binding referendum with 76% support for remaining in Canada.