Smith: No More Referendum on Alberta Separation

EDMONTON - One day after Alberta voters rejected the idea of pursuing separation from Canada, Premier Danielle Smith vowed no more votes on the issue as long as she is premier.

Smith called the turnout a historic and powerful testimony of the passion Albertans feel for the country and province. "Yesterday, Albertans made their choice. Today, we begin the next chapter", the premier said. Let us move forward not as a people divided by how we voted yesterday, but as neighbours, friends, Albertans and Canadians. Let us treat one another with respect and compassion. Let us stand proudly for this province.

Smith indicated the question of independence has been put to bed. "I want to make it clear tonight that for as long as I am premier, I will honour this mandate from Albertans and will not be holding another referendum on this issue", she said. "It is time to move forward together."

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