Could Alberta really leave Canada?
That question is now at the centre of a political storm after the province announced a referendum vote for October 19 on whether to explore a path toward independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged unity, saying his government is “working...
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Source: France 24
That question is now at the centre of a political storm after the province announced a referendum vote for October 19 on whether to explore a path toward independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged unity, saying his government is “working with Alberta on making it better,” while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith insists she still supports remaining in Canada. The move has angered separatists and rattled business leaders, as analysts warn the vote could deepen uncertainty in Canada’s energy heartland. France 24's Jamie Smith-Maillet explains.
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