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Preliminary Alberta referendum results show over two-thirds back staying in Canada

Preliminary results from Alberta’s referendum indicate that more than two-thirds of voters favour keeping the province within Canada. That support has eased concerns about Canadian national unity. The report also focuses on how people in Alberta are reacting to the referendum vote.

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Preliminary Alberta referendum results show over two-thirds back staying in Canada
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What to know

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    Preliminary results put support for remaining in Canada above two-thirds among Alberta voters.

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    The result has eased concerns about Canadian national unity.

Why it matters

The result bears on Canadian national unity, although the referendum figures remain preliminary.

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