New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Voters in Canada's largest oil-producing province have rejected a proposal that could have paved the way for independence, delivering a political victory to Prime Minister Mark Carney as his government confronts US President Donald Trump's trade war and seeks to secure billions of dollars in energy investment.

Alberta has voted overwhelmingly against pursuing separation from Canada, rejecting a referendum proposal.

With approximately one million ballots counted, about 76 per cent of voters supported remaining in Canada, compared with roughly 23 per cent who favoured initiating a process that could eventually lead to another referendum on independence. Public broadcaster CBC News projected victory for the pro-Canada...