# Albertans reject independence referendum

> Alberta voters reject secession push as Carney celebrates national unity.
- Title: Albertans reject independence referendum · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Alberta voters reject secession push as Carney celebrates national unity. Albertans rejected a referendum on leaving Canada with 77% voting to stay in…
- Keywords: alberta, canada, referendum, mark carney, separatism, united conservative party, news, world, politics, Albertans, reject, independence
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/20/albertans-chose-canada-carney-hails-vote-to-reject-referendum
- Author: Simon Ormiston
- Published: 2026-10-20T06:36:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alberta, canada, referendum, mark carney, separatism, united conservative party, news, world, politics
## Alberta voters reject independence
Albertans voted overwhelmingly to reject a referendum on leaving Canada with 77% supporting national unity.
## Carney celebrates unity
Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed Alberta's choice for national unity amid US trade tensions.
## Separatists vow to continue
Separatist leaders warned the province's governing party might split over independence efforts.
## Key takeaway

Albertans rejected a referendum on leaving Canada with 77% voting to stay in Canada, boosting Prime Minister Mark Carney's stance on unity amid separatist tensions.