Americas
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in separation referendum
Albertans voted to stay in Canada in the province's first separation referendum, with 76% backing remain when CBC called it, a win for PM Mark Carney.
Referendum
Referendum: 4 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in separation referendum. Key developments, background and analysis.
4 stories on referendum since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 20 October 2026.
Key developments
- Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in separation referendumAlberta voted to remain part of Canada in its first-ever referendum on separation.
- Alberta votes on whether to start a path to leaving CanadaAlberta votes on Monday on whether to take legal steps towards a binding independence referendum; polls put support for separation below a quarter.
- Swiss voters reject plan to limit sanctions to those backed by the UNMore than 70pc of Swiss voters rejected a stricter neutrality rule that would have barred sanctions without UN approval and closer ties with NATO.
- Swiss vote on hard-right plan to write 'perpetual' neutrality into the constitutionSwiss voters decided whether to enshrine strict 'armed and perpetual' neutrality and ban sanctions not backed by the UN. Polls pointed to a clear rejection.
Americas
Alberta votes on whether to start a path to leaving Canada
Alberta decides on Monday whether to pursue a binding independence referendum. Polls show under a quarter back leaving, but turnout is the unknown, AFP reports.
Europe
Swiss voters reject plan to limit sanctions to those backed by the UN
More than 70pc of Swiss voters rejected a stricter neutrality rule that would have barred sanctions without UN approval and closer ties with NATO.
Europe
Swiss vote on hard-right plan to write 'perpetual' neutrality into the constitution
Swiss voters decided whether to enshrine strict 'armed and perpetual' neutrality and ban sanctions not backed by the UN. Polls pointed to a clear rejection.