Carney Calls Alberta Independence Push a “Dangerous Bluff” Ahead of Vote
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Alberta’s upcoming referendum on whether to pursue separation from Canada as a “dangerous bluff,” warning that the vote could lead to unintended consequences similar to the United Kingdom’s Brexit decision. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the UK’s experience showed how referendums driven by dissatisfaction with central government can produce long-term outcomes that differ from voters’ expectations. He argued that Brexit left Britain “trying […]
