Alberta Voters Reject Separation Referendum in Highest Turnout Since 1975
Alberta's referendum saw a 70.4% voter turnout, the highest for a provincewide vote since at least 1975. Three-quarters of voters rejected holding a second binding referendum on separation, choosing to remain in Canada. Voters also approved pursuing immigration policy changes while rejecting measures to take more power from the federal government.
Voters in Alberta have decisively rejected holding a second binding referendum on separation, with three-quarters opting to remain in Canada. The ballot featured 10 questions in total, drawing significant public engagement across the province. 
According to Elections Alberta, voter turnout reached 70.4 per cent. This marks the highest participation rate for a provincewide vote in Alberta since at least 1975, though it fell short of the record 81.8 per cent turnout seen during the 1935 general election.
Beyond the question on separation, voters weighed in on several other provincial matters. They approved the province pursuing changes to immigration policies. However, they rejected questions urging them to approve the province taking more action to wrest power from the federal government. 
Following the approval of the immigration-related question, the earliest Albertans could expect to see legislation on immigration is next spring.