Politics Insider: Carney presses the case for national unity
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the importance of national unity in Canada, particularly in light of Alberta's upcoming referendum on separation. He praised Alberta's contributions to the country and expressed a commitment to cooperative federalism to improve Canada. Carney's remarks come as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith prepares to ask voters whether they support remaining in Canada or pursuing a separation process.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted Alberta's essential role in Canada during a speech in Ottawa.
- ▪Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum on separation to be held this fall.
- ▪Carney's comments represent a strong push for unity amidst rising separatist sentiments in Alberta.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let’s look at what happened today.Alberta is an essential part of the country, Prime Minister Mark Carney said today, as he pressed the case for making Canada better by working together rather than breaking it up.Carney lauded the “huge contributions” of Albertans to the country and said his government is focused on building it up.Marieke Walsh reports that Carney’s remarks were delivered after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that she will include a question on separation in a referendum this fall.
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