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Albertans vote on holding independence referendum; 68% back staying, Bloomberg says
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Summary
Albertans voted Monday on whether the province should hold a referendum on separating from Canada. Premier Danielle Smith said she called the vote to settle the issue. Bloomberg reported 68% backed remaining in Canada, while separatist supporters vowed to keep pushing for independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought to keep the country united.
Center
- Alberta Separation Vote: 68% Back Staying in Canada, Separatists Vow to Fight OnBloomberg · Oct 19, 5:00 AM
- Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from CanadaBBC News · Oct 19, 5:24 AM
- Alberta heads to the polls for vote on possible independence referendumUPI · Oct 19, 9:56 AM
- Alberta votes on leaving Canada; separatist movement likely to outlast expected defeatReuters · Oct 19, 2:49 PM
Right-leaning
- Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada unitedWashington Times · Oct 19, 12:27 PM