Alberta voters reject proposal that could lead to separation from Canada

Voters in Canada's Alberta province have overwhelmingly rejected a move toward independence. About 76 percent voted against a proposal that could have led to another vote on separation, with ballots still being counted this morning. Some supporters of Alberta's independence movement have even met with Trump administration officials. But the vote comes as Trump's tariffs and threats to annex Canada have helped fuel a wave of Canadian patriotism. Prime Minister Mark Carney has been urging Canadians to stick together. There couldn't be a worse time for this referendum. It's a dangerous and divided world, and it's time for us to come together and stand up for ourselves and to take care of each other. In a statement early Tuesday, Carney said, quote, Albertans made a clear choice. They chose unity to build together and to take care of each other.