Alberta Voters Reject Independence, Bolstering Canadian Unity
Alberta voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum on independence, backing Canadian unity and boosting Prime Minister Carney's efforts.
Albertans overwhelmingly rejected a referendum on independence, backing Canadian unity. Prime Minister Carney is credited with campaigning hard and promising a pipeline to win over the conservative province.
The referendum's outcome is seen as a boost to Prime Minister Carney's national unity efforts.
Some observers felt the referendum gave oxygen to a movement that previously had marginal support.