Alberta 'at the centre' of making Canada better, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's importance in improving Canada during recent comments. His remarks followed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's announcement of a separation referendum planned for October. Carney's statements suggest a desire for unity and collaboration amidst rising tensions in the province.
- ▪Mark Carney compared Canada to the Parliament buildings, which are undergoing renovations for improvements.
- ▪Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a non-binding separation referendum to be held in October.
- ▪Carney's comments were seen as an olive branch to Alberta amid political tensions.
14 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 6 centre.
- ▪ Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation — BBC News — World
- ▪ Alberta Will Vote on a Possible Referendum to Separate From Canada. Here’s What to Know. — NYT — World
- ▪ Canada’s Carney says Alberta is ‘essential’ as province mulls separation — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Carney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans a vote on seeking independence — The Independent
- ▪ Carney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement — TIME — Top
- ▪ Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada — Bbc
- ▪ Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada — ABC News — International
- ▪ Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada - AP News — Google News
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Alberta 'at the centre' of making Canada better, Carney saysThe Canadian PressPublished 5 seconds agoPrime Minister Mark Carney extended an olive branch to Alberta by comparing the country to the Parliament buildings, which are currently under renovation for improvements. Carney made the comments a day after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a separation referendum in October.The Canadian PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularNATO ministers comment on Trump's about-face on U.S.
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