Alberta voters reject a path toward leaving Canada

About 76% of Alberta voters chose to remain in Canada rather than begin a process toward a binding second vote on separation, according to a CTV News Decision Desk projection; about 23.6% chose the separation path. Elections Alberta is releasing the official count. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Albertans made a "clear choice" for unity. Premier Danielle Smith, who called the vote, said she voted to stay in Canada. Separatist leaders say their campaign will continue.