Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
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"We're renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the centre of that is essential."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Alberta's future will be decided by Albertans, not the courts."
— Danielle Smith , Politician
"The vote is needless and accused Smith of buying time to stay in power."
— Naheed Nenshi , Politician
"I want to be clear. I support Alberta remaining in Canada, and this is how I would vote on separation in a provincial referendum."
— Danielle Smith , Politician
"A vote to see if people even want a vote. It’s a good way to let the swing voters swing against separation."
— Ian Brodie , Academic
"Canada’s government strongly believes that the interests of Albertans and all Canadians are best served when we work together."
— Dominic LeBlanc , Politician
"Canada is the greatest country in the world, but it can be better. And we’re working on making it better; we’re working with Alberta on making it better."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Despite my personal support for remaining in Canada, I am deeply troubled by an erroneous court decision that interferes with the democratic rights of hundreds of thousands of Albertans."
— Danielle Smith , Politician
"Canada is the greatest country in the world, but it can be better, and we’re working on making it better."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"It’s time to have a vote, understand the will of Albertans on this subject and move on."
— Danielle Smith , Politician
"Alberta was “essential” to the country’s future."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"The judge’s decision was erroneous and interferes with the democratic rights of hundreds of thousands of Albertans."
— Danielle Smith , Politician
Key People
Political science professor at McGill University in Montreal.
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta, Canada.
Dominic LeBlanc is a Canadian politician.
Ian Brodie is a political science professor at the University of Calgary.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Mitch Sylvestre is one of the leaders advocating for Alberta's independence.
Naheed Nenshi is the leader of the New Democratic Party opposition in Alberta.
Pierre Poilievre is the Conservative Leader in Canada.
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Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
Alberta plans to hold a public vote in October to decide whether to pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada. Premier Danielle Smith clarified that she supports remaining in Canada and that the vote aims to gauge public interest in potentially holding a future referendum.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed determination to build a better Canada following Alberta's announcement of a public vote on moving toward independence. Premier Danielle Smith stated that the vote would be held on October 19 to decide whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Alberta is 'essential' to Canada's future after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence. Separatists in Alberta had been collecting signatures to trigger a binding October vote on seceding from Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's essential role in Canada's future after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence. Separatists in Alberta had been collecting signatures to trigger a binding October vote on seceding from Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's importance to Canada's economy after the province announced plans for a public vote on holding a referendum on separation. Carney highlighted cooperation between the federal government and Alberta, stressing the province's central role in national unity.
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