# Alberta referendum exposes urban-rural divide over separatism

https://mins.news/en/video/108678

- Global News, 2026-10-20 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bKinP7wEkA

> Albertans overwhelmingly voted to remain in Canada in Monday’s historic referendum. By the following afternoon, 76% backed staying, while 24% supported moving toward a binding vote on separation. Results differed significantly across regions.

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