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Alberta referendum results: 75% vote against separation
Alberta held a referendum on separation, with 75% of voters choosing to remain part of Canada, reducing political uncertainty in the province.
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The story so far as of 20 October 2026
On 17 October, Premier Danielle Smith addressed Alberta separatists ahead of the province's referendum. The referendum took place on 20 October, where 75% of Albertans voted against separation from Canada, according to the Edmonton Journal. This outcome reduced political uncertainty for businesses in Alberta, which had been concerned about the implications of the separation debate.
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- Internal tension
Alberta votes to remain in Canada, 75% against separation
Impact Employers and investors in Alberta benefit from reduced political uncertainty following the decisive vote to remain in Canada.
- Politics
Danielle Smith addresses Alberta separatists
Impact Public-sector and financial planning in Alberta could be affected by the referendum's outcome.
Sources: Calgary Herald ↗
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