Carney: Alberta independence vote ‘dangerous bluff’
In October, Alberta is set to have a referendum about no longer being a part of Canada. But Premier Danielle Smith said last week that the vote will not determine the separation, The Associated Press reported. Voters are set to determine if it’s the time to have a referendum about leaving the country, according to Smith, the AP reported.
- ▪In October, Alberta is set to have a referendum about no longer being a part of Canada.
- ▪But Premier Danielle Smith said last week that the vote will not determine the separation, The Associated Press reported.
- ▪Voters are set to determine if it’s the time to have a referendum about leaving the country, according to Smith, the AP reported.
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International Carney: Alberta independence vote ‘dangerous bluff’ Comments: by Tara Suter - 05/26/26 5:22 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Tara Suter - 05/26/26 5:22 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a swing at an upcoming vote on Alberta’s independence, calling it a “dangerous bluff.” “In these separation issues, it is often advanced that, ‘Vote for this and it’s a free option,’ ‘Vote for this and we will strengthen your — our hand in a future negotiation.’ That is a very dangerous bluff, that is a very dangerous bluff,” Carney told reporters Monday, calling it an “observation from experience.” “I saw firsthand what happened in the United Kingdom, when the view was, ‘Vote for this, it’ll be soft, and then we’ll negotiate, etc.’ And they ended…
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