Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump

What happened: Preliminary results show more than two-thirds of Alberta voters chose to remain part of Canada in a referendum on separation, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a political boost. Key numbers: More than two-thirds of Alberta voters backed staying in Canada; separatist leaders said they travelled to Washington three times last year; Carney Why it matters: Carney framed the result as a message of unity, and the outcome strengthens his position as he pursues trade diversification and megaprojects, including a Pacific pipeline intended to reduce dependence on the United States.

Preliminary results show more than two-thirds of Alberta voters chose to remain part of Canada in a referendum on separation, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a political boost.

Carney framed the result as a message of unity, and the outcome strengthens his position as he pursues trade diversification and megaprojects, including a Pacific pipeline intended to reduce dependence on the United States.