Alberta's decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
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The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
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"Let's move on": Albertans react to separatist movement referendum results
ByLyse DoucetChief international correspondent, Reporting fromOttawa, Canada
Published8 hours ago
"Vote like Canada depends on it," Prime Minister Mark Carney declared to cheering crowds in Calgary last week on a stage emblazoned with bright red and white "Forever Canadian" banners.
It's a message that appears to have struck a chord with the electorate, as preliminary results show more than two-thirds of Alberta voters said they want to remain a part of Canada.
