separation

Canada

Alberta said no — 76 per cent of voters backed remaining in Canada

Early returns from Monday's record-turnout referendum show a decisive remain majority on the separation question — wider than months of polling predicted. Danielle Smith welcomed the verdict, Mark Carney said "above all, Albertans chose Canada," and the count continues.

Canada

More than 800,000 Albertans have already voted — with two advance days still to go

Elections Alberta says roughly 815,000 ballots have been cast ahead of Monday's referendum, about 27 per cent of eligible voters. A record turnout could decide whether the "stay in Canada" majority actually shows up.