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  1. Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
  2. Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
  3. Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
  4. A potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada has been raised.

Alberta Referendum Results Show Strong Support to Remain in Canada

20 reports, 11 independent Updated Oct 21
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What happened

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The referendum on Alberta's Confederation status was managed by Elections Alberta. Voters overwhelmingly supported remaining in Canada. In the Oilsands region, unofficial results from Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo showed that 62.1 per cent of counted votes favored remaining in Canada.

From calgaryherald.com, panow.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The outcome concludes a long debate regarding Alberta's independence. The rejection of the separation proposal removes a major structural challenge to the authority of the Government of Alberta and the United Conservative Party.

A potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada had been raised, and Premier Danielle Smith had previously estimated the costs associated with separation, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.

From panow.com

Who's involved

  • AlbertaThe province where the referendum on Confederation status was held.
  • Elections AlbertaThe agency that administered the provincial referendum.
  • Danielle SmithPremier whose government was involved in the debate over separation costs.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. Voters supported remaining in Canada in the recent referendum.1 source
  2. The referendum on Alberta's independence failed, with voters rejecting the proposal.1 source
  3. The referendum questions Confederation status, and Keith Wilson co-chairs a secession planning organization.1 source
  4. Elections Alberta managed the provincial referendum asking if Alberta should remain in Canada.1 source

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Within Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.

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