Unofficial election results say Alberta will stay in Canada

In a historic referendum Monday, voters overwhelmingly chose to remain part of Canada, the country Alberta joined 121 years ago. 

Early results show about 76 per cent of Albertans said yes to Confederation.

Meanwhile, 24 per cent said they wanted the province to hold a second binding referendum.

Premier Danielle Smith promised there would be no follow-up referendum during her government’s mandate. 

In a post on X, Smith thanked Albertans for taking the time to vote. She also said she’d be addressing the province in a live televised address later tonight. 

“Over the past 18 months, our governments have worked together to deliver on what matters most to Albertans. Now, we have an opportunity to build on that progress. Albertans have chosen Canada and we’re moving forward together with renewed purpose and high ambition to build a stronger future for all,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said on social media.

“I’m thrilled by the decisive support Albertans have shown for the country we all love. Now it’s up to the rest of Canada to deliver on our commitment to Alberta by building new pipelines, unlocking our natural resources and unleashing the prosperity that will protect the future of Canadians from coast to coast to coast,” Premier Doug Ford added on X.

With Files From The Canadian Press

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