Carney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's vital role in Canada following the announcement of a referendum on the province's potential separation. He highlighted the importance of unity and cooperation between Alberta and the federal government. Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announced the referendum after a citizen-led petition garnered significant support, while also expressing her personal preference for Alberta to remain in Canada.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Alberta is essential to Canada and its contributions are invaluable.
- ▪A referendum will take place in October to determine if Alberta should pursue separation from Canada.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith announced the referendum after a petition received over 300,000 signatures, surpassing the required threshold.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney championed the important contributions stemming from Alberta a day after it was announced the province will a hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada.“Canada is working. We're working in a spirit of cooperative federalism to make the country better. We're renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the center of that is essential,” said Carney Friday on Parliament Hill, where renovations are ongoing."Canada is the greatest country in the world, but it can be better...
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