Carney, Smith join forces at Alberta brewery to stump for a united Canada
Carney and Smith made a last-ditch plea for Albertans to vote to remain in Canada as the referendum nears.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared at Red Deer's Red Hart Brewing, making a final public plea for Albertans to vote to remain in Canada during Monday's referendum.
- Smith called the referendum to address bubbling discontent with federal policies; the ballot includes nine other contentious questions on immigration and constitutional changes that Carney has urged voters to reject.
- Carney and Smith touted their "tough collaboration" on major projects, including the Pacific Link pipeline to the West Coast and $8 billion in military spending at Alberta bases, to demonstrate economic benefits of staying in Canada.
- Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre joined the effort Friday, urging Albertans to "lock arms" and reject separation, while leaders stressed that high turnout is critical to ensuring a decisive Monday result.
- As voters head to the polls Monday, the referendum outcome will define Alberta's future relationship with the federation, settling a contentious period that forced a rare, strained political alliance between provincial and federal leaders.
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Canada’s Mark Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation ahead of referendum
EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal to voters considering a path toward independence in his home province of Alberta on Friday, warning that a referendum is a dangerous gamble at a time of growing threats to Canada’s sovereignty.
The Canadian Prime Minister urged voters in the oil-rich district of Alberta to protect the federalism, prior to the referendum scheduled for Monday to consider whether voters would choose to initiate proceedings for secession.
Prime minister urges Albertans to reject separation, saying Pacific Link pipeline will strengthen Canada's energy sector, reduce dependence on US
A final appeal was made to Albertans to vote in favour of keeping the province within the country.
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