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 resemble Brexit, describing it as a potential 'dangerous bluff.' Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote for October 19 on whether Alberta should pursue independence from Canada. Carney, who previously navigated the Bank of England through Brexit, cautioned about the complexities and unforeseen consequences of such a decision.
- ▪Mark Carney compared Alberta's independence vote to Brexit, calling it a 'dangerous bluff.'
- ▪Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, announced a vote on October 19 regarding independence from Canada.
- ▪Carney emphasized the long-term challenges faced by the UK post-Brexit, highlighting the complexities of such decisions.
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