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The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta votes on breaking away from Canada as secession debate intensifies
Alberta held a nonbinding referendum on October 19, on whether the oil-rich Canadian province should secede from Canada, amid growing frustration over economic issues. Polls indicated that most ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Staying in Canada is a 'huge relief' for Alberta business leaders
With a resounding vote in favour of Alberta staying in Canada, business leaders are breathing easier, saying the result of the provincial referendum will bring more certainty for investors and give a ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta chose Canada. Now Canada needs to choose Alberta. For real
Sylvain Charlebois Albertans have overwhelmingly rejected moving toward a binding referendum on separation. That is good news for Alberta and for the rest of the country. Alberta benefits from ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta Independence: Winners and Losers if Province Leaves Canada
Independence advocates argue that a break from Canada would free the oil-rich province from regulations—namely environmental ones—that they contend hamper its energy industry and economic growth. They ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Strongly Reject Leaving Canada
Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Government of Canada reaffirms Alberta partnership on energy, investment and a stronger Canadian economy
EDMONTON, AB, June 26, 2026 /CNW/ - In an increasingly uncertain world, Canada is building and strengthening our economy here at home. Canada has what the world wants, and it's more important than ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta economy weathers global instability
EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Geopolitical instability and trade uncertainty have led to a period of slower growth and higher inflation in Canada. Alberta is not immune to these challenges, ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta votes on leaving Canada; separatist movement likely to outlast expected defeat
Oil-rich Alberta holds a nonbinding referendum on Monday on whether the western province should secede from Canada, a debate many believe will not be settled by what is widely expected to be a defeat ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta votes to stay in Canada
The province of Alberta has voted to remain in Canada. The region went to the polls on Monday to decide whether to stay in Canada or go ahead with a referendum that would put it on a path to ...
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta Rejects Independence From Canada
Voters in Canada's Alberta province have overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to start the process toward independence, according to early results.
News Canada » Alberta » Economy: Alberta voters weigh future in Canada
On Monday voters in the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta are deciding whether to take the first step toward a future referendum on independence.