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Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada

Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada

Summary

About 76 percent of voters in Alberta, Canada, voted against having a referendum on independence. However, over 300,000 people still supported the idea of Alberta separating from Canada.

Key Facts

  • Alberta is a province in Canada.
  • A proposal was made to hold a vote on whether Alberta should become independent from Canada.
  • Around 76 percent of Alberta voters said no to this referendum.
  • More than 300,000 voters supported the independence referendum.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result as a victory.
  • Supporters of independence say they still have unresolved issues.
  • The results reported are unofficial at this time.
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