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Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talk

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Rana, U. (2026, October 8). Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talk. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12092822/big-tech-carney-musk-separatism/

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Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Elon Musk's suggestion that three Canadian provinces separate from Canada by stating that Canadians will determine their country’s future, not large tech firms. Speaking in Sherbrooke on Thursday, Carney emphasized that discussions about provincial futures should be free from foreign interference. Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan and Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta both rejected Musk’s comments; Smith is campaigning for the province to remain part of Canada during an upcoming referendum.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 7, 2026, Elon Musk posted on his social media platform X, suggesting that Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on October 8, 2026, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, that the future of Canada will be decided by Canadians without interference from foreign governments or large tech firms like Musk's company. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe rejected Musk’s idea with a simple "No." Political analysts note that while the separatist Parti Québécois won Quebec's provincial election with about 28% of the vote, it does not necessarily signal an independence mandate as only around 30% of Quebec residents support separation.

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Alberta Canada Canadians Quebec Saskatchewan

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Narrative

Canadians will decide the future of Canada, not “large tech firms that think they can tell us what to do,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, responding to Elon Musk’s comments that three Canadian provinces “should separate” from Canada.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-08

2026-10-08 · Global News

Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talk · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 0 hedged)

provinces → decide → Canada

“The future of Canada will be decided by Canadians, and the priorities of Canadians, the priorities of the people of Quebec,” Carney told reporters in Sherbrooke, Que., on Thursday. asserted

Carney → decide → Thursday

Musk, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, said on his social media platform X that Quebec should separate, as should Alberta and Saskatchewan. asserted

Alberta → say → platform

Any discussion on the future of the provinces should be “free from interference from foreign governments and large tech firms that think they can tell us what to do,” Carney said on Thursday. asserted

Carney → think → Thursday

- Weston family to acquire U.K. pharmacy chain Boots in $8.9B deal - asserted

family → acquire → deal

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University → join → party

Prince Harry reveals he ‘slipped into depression’ after moving to Canada - asserted

he → reveal → Canada

Consultants for Hydro-Québec defend proposal to double energy costs for data centres Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe had a concise response to Musk on social media: “No.” asserted

Moe → defend → media

Get breaking National news Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who states she’s voting to stay in Canada in an upcoming provincial referendum, says she also strongly disagrees with Musk’s opinion. asserted

she → get → opinion

On Oct. 19, Albertans go to the polls to decide if the province should stay in Canada or whether there should be a second binding referendum to begin the process of separation. asserted

province → go → separation