More than two-thirds of voters in Alberta chose to stay in Canada. The vote took place on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result. He said Albertans chose to stay united and work with other Canadians. Alberta has large amounts of oil, gas, and other valuable materials.

The vote gives Carney more support in his talks with US President Donald Trump. Trump has often said that Canada could become part of the United States. Many Canadians do not like these comments. Canada and the US are also in a trade fight. Canada sends about 70% of its exports to the US, so this fight can hurt Canadian jobs and prices.

Carney wants Canada to sell more goods to Europe and Asia. He also supports a new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada’s west coast. This could help Alberta sell oil to Asian countries and depend less on the US. Canada’s other provinces and territories may now ask for more power or changes too. Carney must work with them while he also manages the trade fight with the US.