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Danielle Smith calls for unity after separatism rejected in Alberta referendum

Global News · Oct 21, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC

A day after Alberta voters rejected the idea of further pursuing separating from Canada, the Premier Danielle Smith delivered a message on where the province goes from here.

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