Alberta Separatism Referendum Rejected Decisively
Alberta voters voted 75%+ against even holding a referendum on separation from Canada, with the vote framed as a test of interest in a referendum rather than actual separation. Described across multiple sources as a clear defeat for the separatist movement.
What we know
With 80% of ballots counted, more than 75% of Alberta voters voted against holding a separation referendum — @FT. An account on X noted the vote wasn't even on separation itself, just whether to hold one, and quipped 'Russian-funded Twitter bots can't actually vote in Alberta.' another account on X noted the story was underreported on social media.
Sources
“Voters were asked if they would support a referendum on whether to leave Canada. More than 75% voted against.”
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