Carney hails Alberta’s decisive rejection of separation as a victory for Canadian unity after nonbinding vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Alberta voters’ rejection of separation as a major victory for national unity after a nonbinding referendum in which a large majority chose to remain part of Canada.

Reuters reported that the vote concluded with a decisive turnout and said the result gave unequivocal backing to Canada’s territorial integrity. The federal government viewed the outcome as clear evidence of Alberta’s enduring commitment to the Canadian federation.