Alberta voters reject separatism in binding referendum, Carney calls it a great result for Canada

Alberta held a binding referendum on separation from Canada on Tuesday, with over two-thirds of voters choosing to remain part of the country. Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the result as "a great result for Canada," saying he was "thrilled that Albertans have chosen unity." Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath vowed the movement would continue, calling the vote a "first step" and insisting the math and economics supported independence.