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Alberta referendum vote to remain is ‘great result for Canada,’ Carney says

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Rana, U. (2026, October 20). Alberta referendum vote to remain is ‘great result for Canada,’ Carney says. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12109165/alberta-referendum-reactions/

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Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his pleasure over Alberta's decision to reject separation, calling it a "great result for Canada." The day after the election results showed that about 76% of Albertans voted to remain part of Canada, Carney spoke with Premier Danielle Smith, discussing immediate concerns like the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and future cooperation on issues such as immigration. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also praised the outcome, emphasizing Alberta’s commitment to a united Canada.

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As of October 19, 2026, Alberta held an advance referendum allowing voters to weigh in on ten questions, including whether the province should separate from Canada. The main question asked if Alberta should start legal processes for a future binding referendum on separation, with polling locations differing between advanced voting and referendum day. On October 20, preliminary results indicated that about 76% of Albertans voted to remain in Confederation, while only 24% supported starting the process for secession negotiations. Premier Danielle Smith expressed relief over the outcome, which was seen as a significant victory against separatist movements within the province.

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📰 Alberta Separation Referendum Voting

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Albertans voting decisively not to pursue separation was a “great result for Canada,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday. asserted

Carney → vote → Tuesday

Carney said he was “thrilled that Albertans have chosen unity.” “They’ve chosen to build together. asserted

They → say → unity

They’ve chosen to continue to take care of each other, to move forward together with purpose,” Carney said. asserted

Carney → choose → purpose

He spoke with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on the phone on Tuesday morning, Carney said. asserted

Carney → speak → morning

The “first focus” of the call was the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and the supports that both governments can provide for the victims and families affected by the fire. asserted

governments → provide → fire

“Then we turn to the referendum and moving forward in the spirit of cooperative federalism, including on issues of immigration, other common priorities of the federal government, the provinces,” Carney said. asserted

Carney → turn → government

The nation’s focus must now be on questions of affordability, safety and immigration, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Tuesday. asserted

Poilievre → say → Tuesday

“Albertans have decisively voted for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada. asserted

Albertans → vote → Canada

The promise of Canada is worth fighting for,” Poilievre, MP for the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, said in a statement. asserted

Poilievre → fight → statement

Elections Alberta began releasing the results of the province’s referendum on the topic late Monday night, with around 76 per cent of Albertans voting to remain part of Canada. asserted

cent → begin → Canada

The separatism question asked voters if Alberta should remain in Canada or if the provincial government should begin the legal process of holding a future binding referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada. asserted

Alberta → ask → Canada

Alberta referendum vote to remain is ‘great result for Canada,’ Carney says

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