Canada News » Alberta News Canada » Alberta » History: 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 » History: Nelson: Referendum was a glorious moment in Alberta's history
It was a masterstroke. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
News Canada » Alberta » History: 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.
News Canada » Alberta » History: Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in boost for Carney
Alberta residents voted by a large majority to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.
News Canada » Alberta » History: Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject plan to leave Canada in referendum
Result is a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity ...
News Canada » Alberta » History: Alberta voters reject move toward separation from Canada in referendum
The vote was not a referendum on independence from Canada, but it would have begun a process towards possible separation.
News Canada » Alberta » History: Explainer: What does Alberta's referendum on separation from Canada mean?
Alberta is holding a nonbinding referendum on Monday to ask residents if they want to remain part of Canada, marking the first time the oil-rich province has ever put the question of separation to the ...
News Canada » Alberta » History: Alberta rejects move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney
The vote wasn’t a direct referendum on independence, but it would have set the oil-rich province on a path toward a future vote on separation from Canada.
News Canada » Alberta » History: A Calgary Crowd Rallies for Canada as Alberta’s Vote on Secession Nears
Prime Minister Mark Carney was among the speakers calling for a united Canada and warning about the dangers of division.
News Canada » Alberta » History: Canada has a history of discrimination; don't fall for it in Alberta
Separation has been front and centre in Alberta. But the provincial referendum is about more than separation. Half of the questions focus on immigration.
News Canada » Alberta » History: Alberta rejects secession referendum, chooses to remain part of Canada
The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, landing a definitive blow to a fringe but loud campaign which sought support from the US.