Alberta votes on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-19 · 23:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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On Monday, voters in Alberta, Canada's oil-rich province, were deciding whether to initiate a process that could lead to a future referendum on separation. This vote is not a direct referendum on independence but rather a decision on whether to begin the legal steps towards that possibility. Alberta, which holds the fourth-largest proven oil reserves globally, is testing national unity. This provincial decision occurs as Canadians are also rallying against US President Donald Trump's trade war and his remarks about claiming Canada as the 51st US state. The vote is a significant moment for Alberta's future relationship with Canada.

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Alberta is home to most of Canada's proven oil reserves, the fourth largest in the world.

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The vote is not a direct referendum on independence but on whether to remain a province or begin legal process towards separation.

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Voters in Alberta, Canada were deciding on whether to begin a process that could lead to independence.

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Canadians are rallying against US President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to claim Canada as the 51st US state.

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Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province were deciding on Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as Canadians rally against US President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to claim Canada as the 51st US state.Monday’s vote is not a direct referendum on independence. Alberta, home to most of Canada’s proven oil reserves – the fourth largest in the world – will decide whether to remain a province or begin the legal process towards a future referendum on separation.

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