Prime Minister Carney ‘thrilled that Albertans have chosen unity’

Albertans have voted to remain in Canada, CBC News projects, rejecting the proposal to begin the separation process. Results so far are roughly 75-25 for the “remain” side.

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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney said they were pleased with the result, two prominent separatists said they were awaiting full tallies before drawing final conclusions.
• Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who welcomed the result, said the focus now should be on affordability, safety and “less immigration.”
• The other nine referendum questions — on immigration and constitutional issues — are closer but mostly for “yes” so far. Smith had said she needed “yes” votes on those questions to have a mandate to bargain with Carney.
• Smith will address the province at 6:45 p.m. MT.