Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada

What BBN said about it

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow, Alberta. This is a BBN special report.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVoters in the Canadian province have rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on independence from Canada, Al Jazeera reports.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWith more than one million votes counted, NPR says seventy-seven percent backed staying in Canada and twenty-three percent backed starting a process toward separation.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt was not a direct vote on leaving. Approval would only have put Alberta on a path toward a future separation vote.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPremier Danielle Smith announced it in May, saying it was time to have a vote and move on.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPrime Minister Mark Carney said, quote, "Above all, Albertans chose Canada."

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeparatist leader Keith Wilson said at least a quarter of Albertans feel Alberta needs to be treated better.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCarney also said his government has approved a proposed new pipeline. That is a very Canadian way to say thanks for staying.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA pipeline as a thank-you card.