Mark Carney warned Albertans that a vote to begin the process toward independence is a dangerous gamble as the US threatens Canadian sovereignty, urging high turnout to reject separation.
01Summary
- 01Alberta votes Monday on whether to remain a province or start legal steps toward a future independence referendum.
- 02Carney spoke at pro-Canada rallies in Calgary and Edmonton, warning that outsiders are working to break Canada.
- 03Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called the referendum but opposes independence; 22% of Albertans support separation.
- 04Carney and Smith appeared together, agreeing on seven changes to nine contested federal laws, but differed on the other ballot questions.
- 05Both Carney and federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre urged Albertans to stay in Canada.
02Why it matters
Alberta holds the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves, making its political stability crucial to Canada's economy and energy sector. The outcome could reshape federal-provincial relations and Canada's economic independence from the US.
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