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The wealthy Canadian province of Alberta held a referendum on the process of secession, and 75% overwhelmingly opposed the result. Under Trump’s trade pressure and merger jokes, Carney unexpectedly received strong unity support.
Associated Press reports,Canada Alberta, the richest province, held a meeting on independence issues on the 19th.Referendum Voting results on the 20th showed that 75% of voters supported remaining in Canada and overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to begin the separation process. US President Trump continues to launch a trade war and even threatened to admit Canada as the 51st state of the United States, unexpectedly “helping” the Canadian Prime Minister.Carney Gather people’s hearts and energize the fight against American pressure.
According to the unofficial results announced by the Alberta Elections Bureau on the 20th, the results of 84% of polling areas and polling places have been counted, and more than 1.8 million votes have been cast, of which 75% support remaining in Canada and 25% support starting the separation process.
This referendum is not a direct decision on independence, but rather a vote on initiating legal proceedings and paving the way for a future binding independence referendum.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that Alberta is Canada’s richest province, home to most of the country’s proven oil reserves as well as abundant natural gas and mineral resources. The local area has long been a conservative stronghold, and its political culture is close to that of the Western United States. It has a deep resentment of the federal government in Ottawa, and is particularly dissatisfied with environmental regulations and other policies that restrict energy industry growth. However, these discontents have not translated into widespread support for independence in the past.
Carney welcomed the results of the referendum on the 20th and emphasized that the people of Alberta “choose unity, joint building and taking care of each other.” He pointed out that about one-quarter of the voters who supported the beginning of the secession process did not actually want independence, and some simply used it to express their dissatisfaction with the federal government.
However, separatist movement leader Keith Wilson said the result proves at least that a quarter of Albertans believe “Alberta deserves better treatment.” The separatist camp also stressed that despite the rejection of the proposal, the political movement will not end.
Trump’s trade war and merger threats have become important tools for Carney in mobilizing public opinion. Trump once again mocked Canada while campaigning for the US midterm elections in Kansas, on the day of the Alberta referendum.
Trump said: “I’ll let you keep the ice hockey, and I’ll let you keep the national anthem ‘O Canada.’ Then he added, “We’re just kidding.” The BBC described it, but to Canadians it is not funny at all.
Carney had repeatedly warned before the referendum that foreign powers were trying to divide Canada to further control the country. He now has the clear support of Alberta voters and has gained a more favorable political base for promoting the diversification of energy exports, reducing dependence on the US market, and resisting Trump’s trade pressure.
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This referendum is not a direct decision on independence, but rather a vote on whether or not to initiate legal proceedings first, paving the way for a future binding independence referendum.
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According to unofficial results announced by the electoral bureau, about 75% of the votes counted support remaining in Canada, and about 25% are in favor of starting the separation process, showing that those who oppose independence have a clear majority.
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Trump has continued to pursue the trade war and has repeatedly mentioned adding Canada as the 51st state. These words and actions inspired a sense of defense and unity among Canadians, making it easier for Carney to mobilize public opinion and promote a reduction in dependence on the United States.
