Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that Alberta's upcoming independence vote could mirror the complications seen in Brexit. He expressed concerns about the potential impact on investment and democracy, noting that the issue was not part of the last provincial election. Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith defended the vote as a matter for Albertans to decide, citing frustrations with federal policies.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney compared Alberta's independence vote to Brexit, calling it a potential 'dangerous bluff.'
- ▪Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote for independence on October 19, despite it not being mentioned in the last election campaign.
- ▪Carney emphasized that the vote could hinder investment efforts and questioned its democratic legitimacy.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCarney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo BrexitCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls it a potential “dangerous bluff.”ByROB GILLIES Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 6:10 PM1:12Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to reporters as he takes part in an event at a new housing development in Orleans, Ont., on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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