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Alberta voters reject leaving Canada by three to one in a referendum hailed as a victory for Carney

Alberta voters reject leaving Canada by three to one in a referendum hailed as a victory for Carney

With more than 1.9 million votes counted, 75% backed staying in Canada and 25% wanted a binding second vote on separation. Separatist leaders had held meetings at the US State Department, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Alberta 'a natural partner for the US'. Prime Minister Mark Carney said 'Albertans made a clear choice'. Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre summed up his night: 'Not happy'.

Albertans also voted to tighten immigration laws and curb benefits for non-permanent residents.

British Columbia premier David Eby branded the separatists' State Department meetings 'treason'.

Separatist spokesman Jeffrey Rath vowed his side will 'roll up our sleeves and work harder'.

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