Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed concerns about Alberta's upcoming non-binding referendum on separation from Canada, calling it a 'dangerous bluff.' He emphasized that such discussions are not helpful and noted that the majority of Albertans would prefer to remain part of Canada. The referendum, scheduled for October, is expected to create significant division both within Alberta and across the country.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta's planned vote on separation could be a 'dangerous bluff.'
- ▪An Angus Reid poll found that 60% of Albertans would vote to stay in Canada.
- ▪The October vote will be the first time a province outside of Quebec has asked the public about separation.
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Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'Sign 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 26, 2026, 12:08 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 12:08 AMOTTAWA, May 25 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding, could become "a dangerous bluff" and that asking such questions was "not helpful."The oil-rich province said last week it would proceed with a…
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