Carney says Alberta referendum 'dangerous bluff' and likens to Brexit
Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta's upcoming referendum on possibly separating from Canada is risky, comparing it to the UK's Brexit vote. He will campaign for a united Canada and cautioned that voting for separation to gain negotiation power could cause unexpected problems.Key Facts
- Alberta plans a referendum on October 19 to decide whether to stay in Canada or hold a future vote on separation.
- Mark Carney, former Bank of England leader during Brexit, called the referendum a "dangerous bluff."
- Carney compares Alberta's vote to Brexit, where the UK left the EU but now faces challenges undoing that decision.
- Some Albertans feel federal policies hurt the province’s oil and gas development.
- A petition for the referendum got over 300,000 signatures but was stopped by a court due to lack of Indigenous consultation.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is moving ahead with the referendum despite the court ruling.
- Smith supports Alberta staying in Canada and claims the relationship with Ottawa has improved.
- A recent poll shows about 60% of Albertans want to remain part of Canada.
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