Carney urges Alberta voters to reject path toward separation
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal Friday for Alberta voters to reject a path toward separation, calling the province’s referendum a dangerous gamble amid a trade conflict with the United States and President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state.
“Don’t let anyone tell you this is already decided. Turnout will determine the outcome,” Carney told a pro-Canada rally in Edmonton. Bloomberg reported heavy turnout in early voting ahead of Monday’s ballot.
The vote is not a direct decision on independence. Albertans will choose whether to remain a province or instruct the government to begin the legal process leading to a future referendum on separation. Alberta contains most of Canada’s proven oil reserves.
Carney campaigned against separation for two days, appearing Friday in Red Deer with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Although Smith called the referendum, she opposes independence and praised Carney for improving relations between the federal government and Alberta after years of disputes over carbon pricing and energy policy under former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
At rallies in Calgary and Edmonton, Carney acknowledged Alberta’s resentment of federal energy policies while emphasizing his upbringing in the province. He also argued for reducing Canada’s economic dependence on the United States.
Smith recently cited polling showing 22% support for separation, while noting that she considered that level too high. Independence supporters demonstrated outside Carney’s Edmonton rally as supporters of remaining in Canada gathered inside.
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