Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta is set to hold a referendum on its future within Canada, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to emphasize the province's essential role in the country. The referendum comes amid a growing separatist movement, although opinion polls indicate that most Albertans oppose independence. Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, has announced the vote for October 19, despite facing legal challenges and criticism regarding the process.
- ▪Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 to decide whether to remain in Canada or pursue independence.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney called Alberta an 'essential' part of Canada and praised its contributions.
- ▪A recent legal challenge has put the referendum process in limbo, as it was ruled that the government failed to consult with indigenous groups.
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.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Alberta Insider: Province to vote on whether to hold binding separation referendum — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ 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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Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterReutersA day after Alberta announced it will hold a referendum on whether it should remain in Canada or hold a binding vote on separation, Prime Minister Mark Carney called the western province an "essential" part of the country.Speaking on Friday, Carney praised the "huge contributions" the province has made and said his government is working to improve Canada, Alberta included."We're renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the centre of that is essential," Carney said as he toured work being done on Canada's parliament building.
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