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EDMONTON — 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. Public broadcaster CBC and leading private network CTV projected a clear win for the federalist side, with official results showing more than 76 percent support for Alberta remaining in Canada with nearly 45 percent of ballots counted. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result and said…
OriginalThe vote was not a referendum on independence from Canada, but it would have begun a process towards possible separation.
OriginalAlberta voters have formally rejected a path toward secession, with 76% opting to remain within the Canadian federation. The vote was held alongside nine other…
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The Guardian2d ago
Result is a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian…
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Financial Times2d ago
Referendum in oil-rich western province had threatened new turmoil for Mark Carney amid stand-off with Donald…
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The New York Times2d ago
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.
OriginalMark Carney said “Albertans made a clear choice" for "unity, to build together, and to take care of each other. Above all, Albertans chose Canada.”
OriginalThe New York Times2d ago
Electors have been asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.
OriginalOil-rich Alberta is voitng on whether to begin a process that could eventually lead to its separation from Canada, putting the country's national unity to the test.
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