Key facts
- Albertans voted overwhelmingly to remain in Canada.
- Approximately 76% supported remaining in Canada, with 24% backing separation.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized unity and mutual care following the vote.
- Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, welcomed the results, stating "Albertans have voted for a stronger Alberta in a united Canada."
Albertans have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin the process of independence, with unofficial results showing approximately 76% voted to remain in Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who grew up in Alberta, celebrated the outcome, stating that Albertans chose unity and to "take care of each other." He added that the result would allow Canadians to move forward together and accelerate efforts to diversify trade and develop infrastructure. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, also welcomed the results, saying they showed widespread support for remaining in Canada. Separatist leaders, however, viewed the outcome differently, with some seeing it as a sign that Alberta needs to be treated better, while others acknowledged it as a defeat but maintained that circumstances for Albertans remain unchanged. The referendum, which was one of 10 questions put to voters, exposed divisions within Alberta's politics.