Carney calls Alberta essential to Canada as province faces separation referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's importance to Canada amid discussions of a separation referendum. He highlighted the contributions of Albertans and the government's commitment to unity and improvement. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum on separation, prompting a campaign leading up to the October vote.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Alberta is essential to Canada.
- ▪Carney praised the contributions of Albertans and the need for national unity.
- ▪Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum on separation set for October.
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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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at his office in Ottawa earlier in May.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAlberta is an essential part of the country, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, as he made the case for making Canada better by doubling down on unity rather than breaking it up. Mr. Carney lauded the “huge contributions” of Albertans to the country and said his government is focused on building it up. His remarks were delivered after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced she will call a referendum on whether to hold a referendum on separation this fall. “Canada is the greatest country in the world, but it can be better.
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