Canada PM Carney warns 'stakes are high' as Alberta separation vote nears
- Posted on October 16, 2026
- By BBC News
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney intensifies efforts to preserve national unity as Alberta approaches a critical independence referendum scheduled for Monday. With mounting political tensions, the PM undertakes a strategic two-day campaign across the province to address separatist sentiments and emphasize the economic and social benefits of maintaining Canadian federation. The high-stakes visit underscores growing regional divisions and federal concerns about potential territorial fragmentation.
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