Voters in Alberta have by a huge majority rejected separation from Canada, with preliminary referendum results showing more than two-thirds favour remaining within the federation. Mark Carney welcomed the outcome as an endorsement of national unity as tensions with the USA continue. Alberta possesses substantial oil, gas and mineral resources, making it central to Canada's plans to diversify exports and reduce dependence on American markets. Carney has proposed major infrastructure projects, including a pipeline to the Pacific coast, to strengthen trade links with Asia. The referendum also included questions about provincial powers, immigration and constitutional arrangements, potentially prompting further negotiations across Canada. Although the result strengthens Carney's political position, significant challenges remain, including trade disputes, infrastructure costs and competing provincial interests. Analysts suggest that maintaining national unity beyond the immediate pressures of American trade policies will require sustained cooperation and careful political leadership.