Alberta to stay in Canada; PM Mark Carney, First Nations and leaders hail unofficial results

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-20 18:32:10.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Governance, Indigenous, Immigration]

In an unofficial provincial referendum held in Alberta, 75.5 per cent of voters rejected separation by choosing to remain in Canada, while 24.5 per cent voted in favour of option two. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discussed intergovernmental cooperation on shared priorities, including immigration, following the results. Indigenous leaders, including Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi of Treaty 8 First Nation and Chief Samuel Crowfoot of Siksika Nation, emphasized the importance of upholding treaties and protecting rights while noting ongoing political divisions.