Albertans overwhelmingly rejected a move toward independence Monday, but supporters of separation insist the issue is far from settled.
In a provincial referendum, roughly 76% of voters chose Option 1 — for Alberta to “remain a province of Canada” — while about 24% backed Option 2, which would have begun the legal process required to hold a binding referendum on separation.
‘Keep your nose out of American politics,’ said Hoekstra.
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The results remain unofficial until October 29.
The vote was quickly dubbed a “referendum on a referendum.” Even an Option 2 victory would not have meant Alberta was leaving Canada. It would have started the process toward another, binding vote on whether the province should separate.
Premier Danielle Smith campaigned for Option 1 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and
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