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The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.

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Alberta rejects move towards Canada independence

October 20, 2026

Janak Jaleel (0:00)

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Janak Jaleel, and at 14 Hours GMT on Tuesday, the 20th of October, these are our main stories. With most ballots now counted in a referendum, the Canadian province of Alberta has rejected a plan to hold a binding vote on independence. More than 200…

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Lise Doucette (1:32)

The national broadcasters CBC hours ago projected that it would be a firm victory for those who wanted Alberta to remain part of Canada.

The CBC projected more than 75 percent. That is a huge majority. But if those who say they want to start a legal process, to leave Canada, is more than 20 percent. That still is a lot. And it sends a message that they do have grievances that must be addressed. And this is why you're hearing from some of those who…

Janak Jaleel (2:29)

And this has all come as a huge relief for the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who's currently engaged in a trade war with the US and who's also trying to fight off President Trump's threats of making Canada a 51st US state.

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