# Alberta Support for Canada Rises Ahead of Separation Referendum

> Alberta's support for Canada grows as province prepares for secession referendum.
- Title: Alberta Support for Canada Rises Ahead of Separation…
- Summary: Alberta's support for Canada grows as province prepares for secession referendum. Albertans now support Canada by 68% ahead of a non-binding referendum on…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/alberta-support-for-canada-rises-ahead-of-separation-referendum
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:16:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alberta, canada, separation referendum, mark carney, abacus data, pacific link pipeline, news, world
## Alberta Support for Canada
Albertans now support Canada by 68% ahead of a non-binding referendum on provincial separation.
## Referendum Timeline
Albertans will decide on Oct 19 whether to remain in Canada or set stage for secession vote.
## Mark Carney's Appeal
Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Albertans to reject separation, warning of years of uncertainty.
## Pipeline Promise
Carney promised financial backing for Pacific Link pipeline to reduce US dependence.
## Key takeaway

Albertans now support Canada by 68% ahead of a non-binding referendum on provincial separation.