Voters in Alberta have turned down a proposal to hold a referendum on independence from Canada.
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01Summary
- 01The proposal was rejected by a majority of Albertans in a vote.
- 02The referendum would have asked whether the province should become an independent country.
- 03Alberta is a Canadian province known for its oil and gas industry.
02Why it matters
This result maintains Alberta's status within Canada and avoids a constitutional crisis that could have affected national unity and economic stability.
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