Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrates Alberta referendum results

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Woods, A. (2026, October 20). Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrates Alberta referendum results. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/prime-minister-mark-carney-celebrates-alberta-referendum-results/article_47237d12-3407-406b-ad16-a6a3ade7d9f4.html

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Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement celebrating the results of Alberta’s referendum on Monday, emphasizing that Albertans chose to maintain unity with Canada. Carney noted that while all votes were not yet counted, the decisive outcome favors federalism and allows Canada to focus on its agenda of increasing international trade, developing infrastructure, mining, and energy projects. He highlighted Alberta's central role in positioning Canada as a global energy superpower.

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On October 19, 2026, Albertans voted overwhelmingly to remain within Canada in a referendum with about 76% supporting staying and 24% favoring a future binding separation referendum. The vote had high turnout over five days of advance polling that began on July 18, 2026. Voters were asked ten questions, including constitutional issues and immigration policies, culminating in the critical question about whether Alberta should hold another referendum to potentially separate from Canada.

Premier Danielle Smith expressed satisfaction with the initial results, stating they show widespread support for remaining part of Canada. Despite the outcome, separatist leaders like Jeffrey Rath vow to continue their push for independence, arguing that their campaign has built significant momentum and will strengthen further in the coming years.

This decision marks a pivotal moment in Canadian politics as it addresses long-standing tensions between Alberta and Ottawa over energy policies and constitutional issues dating back decades.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a statement celebrating the Alberta referendum results, saying the province “made a clear choice” in the Monday vote. asserted

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“Above all, Albertans chose Canada.” asserted

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a statement celebrating the Alberta referendum results, saying the province “made a clear choice” in the Monday vote. asserted

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“Above all, Albertans chose Canada.” asserted

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He said that while all of the results have not yet been counted, “the defining question of separation” has been decided and victory for the federalist camp means that the country can now return to the job of advancing Canada “with renewed purpose and high ambition,” Carney said, referring to his government’s agenda of increasing international trade and developing infrastructure, mining and energy projects across the country. asserted

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He said that Canada was “unleashing our full potential as a global energy superpower with Alberta at its core.” asserted

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Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrates Alberta referendum results

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