# Alberta votes to stay in Canada: Can Danielle Smith unite her divided party?

https://mins.news/en/video/114165

- Global News, 2026-10-24 17:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuUi4gx7KPY

> Albertans decisively voted to remain in Canada, leaving Premier Danielle Smith confronting divisions within her party. The result also raises questions about Alberta’s bid for greater provincial powers and its relationship with Ottawa. Political scientist Duane Bratt discusses the fallout, why separatism could persist after defeat and the challenges ahead for Smith.

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