Alberta Votes to Stay in Canada

In the first-ever secession referendum held in Canada's Alberta province, the vast majority of voters chose to stay in Canada. By Tuesday morning, with three-quarters of the votes counted, 76% of voters cast ballots in favor of remaining in Canada, while the proportion supporting a binding vote for secession remained at 24%.

Results announced as of 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday showed that provincial residents had made a clear decision. Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted this result in a statement, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed satisfaction with the early results and announced she would address provincial residents. The non-binding referendum was held amid a trade war with the U.S. and efforts to unite the country.