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Albertans react to separatist movement referendum results

BBC News •
October 20, 2026 • 07:31 PM
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Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.

Albertans react to separatist movement referendum results

Decisive preliminary results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the overwhelming result as a positive outcome for the country.

The BBC's Eloise Alanna and Nadine Yousif spoke to Albertans about the results.

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