Alberta votes to remain part of Canada

Oct. 26, 2026

Q: Albertans voted three-to-one in favor of remaining Canadian in a referendum last week, helping Prime Minister Mark Carney’s call for national unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Where is Alberta, an oil-rich province north of Montana?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Canada ranks third or fourth in the world for proven oil reserves, and 95% of that oil is in Alberta. Canada’s oil reserves are estimated to last 90 years at the current production rate. How long are U.S. oil reserves expected to last?

A. 9 years

B. 19 years

C. 29 years

D. 39 years

Q: Carney grew up in Alberta and said he understood why some Albertans felt slighted by Canada’s federal government. With 5.1 million people, Alberta is Canada’s fourth most populous province. Which is the most populous province?

A. British Columbia

B. Manitoba

C. Ontario

D. Quebec

Q: While Albertans rejected a proposal to leave Canada, a majority supported referendum proposals calling for restrictions on immigrants. Oil industry demand for workers rapidly increased Alberta’s population. How much of the population is non-permanent residents?

A. 4%

B. 6%

C. 8%

D. 10%

Q: Alberta was named after a . . .

A. King

B. Queen

C. Prince

D. Princess

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