Alberta Votes on Possible Referendum to Secede from Canada

Residents of the oil-rich Canadian province are voting on holding an independence referendum, a move backed by Donald Trump.

A vote is taking place today in the western Canadian province of Alberta on whether to hold an independence referendum on seceding from Canada, German outlet Tagesschau and Hungarian news website 24.hu reported. The vote reflects the growing strength of the separatist movement in the oil-rich province in recent years.

According to the reports, US President Donald Trump has expressed support for the province's secession. Canadian network CTV News noted that the referendum could mark only the beginning of a broader political process.

Official voting results and further details regarding next steps have not yet been released.