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Oil-rich Alberta rejects separation by three to one in a major victory for Carney over Trump-courted separatists

From the Newshound archive · first published 17 October 2026 · last updated 21 October 2026.

Oil-rich Alberta rejects separation by three to one in a major victory for Carney over Trump-courted separatists

Unofficial results show 75.2 per cent of Albertans voted to remain in Canada, with just 24.8 per cent backing a second, binding vote on breaking away. Voters also backed tougher immigration laws and a 12-month residency rule before non-permanent residents can claim benefits. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Albertans 'have chosen unity'. Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath vowed to 'work harder'.

Separatist leaders met US State Department officials, which BC premier David Eby branded 'treason'.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had said Alberta could be 'a natural partner for the US'.

Angus Reid's president Shachi Kurl called an exit-poll graphic shared by Rath 'completely fabricated'.

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