Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's significance to Canada following the province's announcement of a non-binding referendum on separation. He highlighted the need for national unity amidst challenges such as U.S. tariffs and discussions of annexation. Carney's comments come as some Albertans express dissatisfaction with previous environmental policies affecting the oil and gas sector.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed Alberta's importance to Canada after a separation vote announcement.
- ▪The referendum is largely symbolic but poses a challenge for Carney's push for national unity.
- ▪Some Albertans are unhappy with past environmental policies that they believe harmed the oil and gas industry.
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Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcementSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he meets unionized skilled trades workers at the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026. REUTERS/Todd KorolPublished May 22, 2026, 09:59 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 09:59 PMOTTAWA, May 22 - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday stressed Alberta's importance to Canada, a day after the oil-rich province announced a non-binding referendum on whether its residents want to remain in the country.The largely symbolic move could pose a major challenge for Carney, who is pushing for national…
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