Alberta Voters Reject Independence Referendum
Albertans have chosen to remain part of Canada according to preliminary projections by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
Albertans have chosen to remain part of Canada according to preliminary projections by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
A vote on whether to initiate the legal process leading up to a potential future referendum on separation is scheduled for Monday, with separatists vowing to continue their fight regardless of the outcome.
A fire broke out on Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final plea to voters in Alberta on Monday, warning them not to pursue independence from Canada due to external threats and the province's valuable oil reserves.
Voters in Alberta will go to the polls on October 19 to decide whether to move forward with a potential referendum on leaving the country.
Alberta is set to hold a referendum on its separation from Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning against the potential consequences of such a move.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spoken out against Alberta's potential secession from Canada ahead of a crucial vote on October 19.