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Early results show most Alberta voters back staying in Canada over starting a path to separation

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Alberta voters choose Canada over independence in boost for Carney
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Early unofficial results from Elections Alberta show most voters in Alberta, Canada's oil-rich western province, backed remaining in Canada rather than beginning a process toward separation. According to the South China Morning Post, with more than 1.4 million votes counted, 76 per cent supported remaining in Canada and close to 24 per cent backed beginning a process toward separation. The vote was described as a referendum that could set Alberta on a path toward a future separation vote. Before the vote, The Straits Times reported that polls indicated fewer than a quarter of Albertans supported independence. Euronews reported that separatist momentum was driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the province's oil sector, which has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves. Deutsche Welle reported that Alberta was not deemed likely to vote in favor of a real breakaway plebiscite, though separatists hoped to gain leverage over Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. The South China Morning Post said the early result was a boost for Carney's push for national unity amid US President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats.

This continues an earlier story: Carney warns US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

Later: Alberta Voted to Stay in Canada, but the Separatist Debate Remains Open · Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject separation from Canada · Alberta voters reject separation from Canada in referendum · Most Alberta voters reject a path to separation, giving Carney a boost as Trump pressure unites Canadians

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  1. The Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reported that polls indicated fewer than a quarter of Albertans supported independence ahead of the vote.

  2. Euronews

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    Euronews reported that Albertans were voting on a path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united, with separatist momentum driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the oil sector.

  3. Deutsche Welle

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    Deutsche Welle reported that Alberta was not deemed likely to vote in favor of a real breakaway plebiscite, though separatists hoped to gain leverage over Carney's government.

  4. South China Morning Post

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    The South China Morning Post reported that with more than 1.4 million votes counted, unofficial Elections Alberta results showed 76 per cent supporting remaining in Canada and close to 24 per cent backing beginning a process toward separation.

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