Alberta has voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.
Alberta residents voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.
With more than 1 million votes counted, about 76% supported remaining in Canada, compared with 23% who backed beginning a process that could lead to separation
The vote was not a referendum on independence from Canada, but it would have begun a process towards possible separation.
Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.
The monthslong debate on the oil-rich province’s future exposed deep divisions that might not be easily mended.
Alberta voters rejected a move toward a separation referendum but backed tougher immigration and citizenship rules, posing a challenge for Ottawa.
Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a win for unity as the country faces worsening ties with the United States. With...
Results showed over 76% support for national unity after roughly 45% of ballots had been counted.
As Canada's Alberta province votes today on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada, a survey has found that fewer than a quarter of residents support leaving the country.
About 3 million Albertans are eligible to vote in the non-binding separation referendum, but polls show deep divisions within the UCP over it.
Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st US state have helped PM Mark Carney rally support in Alberta.
Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st US state have helped PM Mark Carney rally support in Alberta.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Voters in oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for...
Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Carney's push for national...
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada awaited results Tuesday from a referendum that could put oil-rich Alberta on a path toward independence, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for unity amid...
In Canada, the oil-rich province of Alberta votes in a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation, as Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of threats to Canadian unity.
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national...
Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province were deciding on Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as Canadians rally against President Donald...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to rally the oil-rich province to stick with the country at a time when national unity is needed.
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