Alberta voters reject another referendum on leaving Canada
A provincial referendum in Alberta showed roughly 76% of participants want to stay in Canada, while 24% support a future binding vote on secession.
Alberta held a referendum on Monday asking voters if the province should hold a second, binding vote on leaving Canada. Preliminary results show about 76% opposed a separation referendum, while 24% were in favour of a future vote on independence. The piece places this result in a broader Canadian context, recalling Alberta's 2021 daylight-time referendum, Prince Edward Island's 2019 electoral-system vote, British Columbia's 2018 and Ontario's 2007 reform referendums, New Brunswick's 2001 VLT decision, Newfoundland's 1997 education reform, and Quebec's narrow 1995 sovereignty rejection. These historical votes illustrate the diverse issues and outcomes that have shaped provincial policy over the years.
Why it matters
The vote shows strong provincial support for staying in Canada, dampening momentum for a future independence push.
How this story developed
- Oct 10 Prime Minister Mark Carney warns Alberta against secession vote
- Oct 14 Kenney and Notley announced a joint appearance at an Edmonton event ahead of the vote.
- Oct 15 Premier Danielle Smith and NDP leader Naheed Nenshi said no second referendum will be held if Albertans vote to stay.
- Oct 19 Albertans voted on the secession question.
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