Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?
Summary
Voters in Alberta, Canada, took part in their first independence referendum and chose to stay part of Canada. About 76 percent of voters supported remaining in Canada, ending calls by some groups for Alberta to become an independent country.Key Facts
- The referendum was nonbinding and asked Albertans if the government should start a process to seek independence.
- About one-third of Albertans supported independence before the vote, but 76 percent voted to remain in Canada.
- Alberta has important natural resources, including large oil deposits and rare metals like lithium and titanium.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney supported staying united with Canada and described the vote as a positive choice for unity.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called the referendum necessary after a petition by 300,000 Albertans.
- Some groups supporting separation are waiting for all votes to be counted before accepting the result.
- First Nations communities showed strong support for remaining part of Canada.
- Researchers noted possible online interference from both Russian and U.S. sources trying to influence the vote.
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