Alberta separatists say they will keep fighting for independence after the province's first-ever vote on leaving Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has branded the separatist push 'a dangerous bluff' that 'comes at the worst possible time'. He has even compared it to Brexit. He did not name Donald Trump, but the US president has vowed to make Canada America's 51st state. It is the first time oil-rich Alberta has ever put separation to the public.

Question 10 asks voters whether Alberta should put its independence to a binding referendum.

A simple majority in favour could trigger the formal break-up process.