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Published: October 20, 2026 at 7:51a.m. EDTBNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. LONDON -- The euro rebounded slightly on Tuesday as unrest in France eased overnight, while the pound rose after British jobs data showed signs of a recovery in the labour market. The yen also jumped, snapping a two-day drop, after an auction of longer-dated Japanese bonds drew record demand, pushing the U. S. dollar lower after it rose the day before. In France, authorities set curfews in several cities on Monday to curb nationwide anti-government protests which have plunged President Emmanuel Macron’s final months in office into turmoil. France will remain in the spotlight on Tuesday as the lower house is set to vote on the revenue section of the proposed 2027 budget. Concerns about France’s long-term finances have pushed its bonds lower and weighed on the euro since the start of September. The single currency was last up 0.2 per cent on the day at US$1.1231, after hitting its lowest since May 2025 last week at $1.1113.

Published: October 20, 2026 at 7:44a.m. EDTJames Moore is a former federal cabinet minister under prime minister Stephen Harper and is a contributing columnist for CTVNews.ca. The referendum results in Alberta should mark a turning point for the relationship between not just Alberta and the government in Ottawa, but for Alberta and all of Canada. Canadians outside Alberta have watched and overwhelmingly hoped that the remain side would win. And, I think it is safe to say, that Canadians were both relieved and rejoiced to see that our fellow Canadians in Alberta stood up and stared down those who pushed for a separate Alberta. The process that led to this referendum was driven by Alberta separatists and enabled by a compliant provincial government hoping that a process to vent deep divisions publicly would result in some sort of catharsis that would heal divisions within Alberta’s conservative movement. It likely will not. Live results from the Alberta referendumThe soft separation question of the referendum, about whether to have a definitive referendum on separating from Canada, was overwhelmingly rejected by Albertans.

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Trade WarUpdated: October 20, 2026 at 2:11a.m. EDTPublished: October 19, 2026 at 7:00a.m. EDTThe majority of Albertans support staying in Canada rather than to pursue a referendum to separate from the rest of the country, CTV News projects. In a historic vote that saw the oil-rich province put the question of separation to the public, a total of 76.4 per cent of voters think Alberta should stay in Canada, while 23.6 per cent voted to pursue a binding referendum on whether the province should separate. LIVE: Real-time data. Interactive maps. Every question. Every result. The remaining nine questions, focused largely on immigration and constitutional changes, are also being counted right now but official results will not be announced until Wednesday. The emphatic result to remain culminates a year-long campaign from pro-Canada and separatist groups. The Alberta government, on the other hand, campaigned for yes votes on the first nine questions, and Premier Danielle Smith also advocated for the province to remain in Canada. Elections Alberta will announce the final tally for the 10th question by 4 a.m. MT. Results for the first nine questions will be announced Wednesday morning.

Albertans have voted to reject a referendum on separation. With just over one million votes counted in early returns, about 76 per cent voted for the province to stay in Canada. About 24 per cent voted to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. The million votes represent about one-third of all eligible voters. The referendum was called earlier this year by Premier Danielle Smith. Smith said simmering discontent with federal policies had sparked sharp debate in Alberta on separation that could only be resolved through a referendum. This is a breaking story. More to come... EDMONTON — Early returns late Monday showed Albertans voting strongly to stay in Canada. With just over one million votes counted, or one-third of eligible voters, about 76 per cent voted for the province to stay in Canada. About 24 per cent voted for a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. The count follows a day of voting, as crowds gathered at watch parties. LIVE: Real-time data. Interactive maps. Every question. Every result. Let Alberta Decide Flags fly at rally for Alberta independence on Saturday in Edmonton.