Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a ‘dangerous bluff’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that Alberta's upcoming independence vote could mirror the Brexit situation, labeling it a 'dangerous bluff.' Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote for October 19 to decide if Alberta should pursue independence from Canada. Carney criticized the lack of democratic mandate for such a vote, as it was not part of the last provincial election campaign.
- ▪Mark Carney compared Alberta's independence vote to Brexit, emphasizing potential risks.
- ▪Danielle Smith announced a vote for October 19 regarding Alberta's independence.
- ▪Carney stated that the vote lacks democratic legitimacy since it was not included in the last election.
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World News Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a ‘dangerous bluff’ By Associated Press Published May 26, 2026, 3:45 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday compared Alberta’s vote on whether to move toward independence to Brexit, calling it a potential “dangerous bluff.” Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta, said last week a vote would be held Oct. 19 on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving. Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to reporters as he takes part in an event at a new housing development in Orleans, Ontario.
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