Edmonton, Canada, Oct 20, 2026 (AFP) - Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity

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2026-10-20

Vote counting was underway in Canada's province of Alberta Monday, as the oil-rich province decides if it wants a binding independence referendum, testing national unity during a crisis in US relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney has in recent days argued Alberta's vote is being held "at the worst possible time," urging Canadians to rally together to confront US President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats. Polls indicated less than......

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