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Mark Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum

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Digital, G. (2026, October 13). Mark Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12101228/alberta-referendum-forever-canadian-mark-carney/

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Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend two Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta on October 15th and 16th ahead of the province’s referendum on whether to remain part of Canada or pursue separation. The “Forever Canadian” campaign, initiated by Thomas Lukaszuk, aims to encourage Albertans to vote against separation. In a Thanksgiving message, Carney emphasized that unity is crucial for Canada's future projects and prosperity, stating that "you can’t build big things on fault lines."
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is actively campaigning in Alberta ahead of a critical referendum vote scheduled for October 19, 2026. The referendum will determine whether Albertans want to remain part of Canada or initiate a process toward future separation. On October 15 and 16, Carney attended "Forever Canadian" rallies in Calgary and Edmonton, urging voters to stay united with the rest of Canada.

Carney emphasized that the United States is attempting to break up Canada, suggesting it aims to "own us," without directly naming President Donald Trump or the U.S. He also pointed out historical ties between Alberta and other parts of Canada, such as firefighters from across the country who help during wildfires. The Prime Minister highlighted that high turnout will be crucial in deciding the referendum's outcome.

Albertans will vote on whether to remain a province within Canada or instruct the government to start the legal process toward separation. This decision follows ongoing tensions with the U.S., including President Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state. Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta has also been campaigning alongside Carney, despite their differing views on other issues like immigration reform.

The final rally took place in Edmonton, where Carney grew up, emphasizing his personal connection to the region. He warned that voting for separation could lead to years of uncertainty and missed opportunities for Albertans and Canadians alike.

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Carney, who grew up in Alberta, focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is “worth fighting for.” Get breaking National news “This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different,” he said in a video message posted Monday and filmed at his old high school in Edmonton.
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🔮 Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend two Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta this week, just ahead of the province’s referendum.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend two Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta this week, just ahead of the province’s referendum. asserted
Carney → set → referendum
On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on the whether to stay in Canada or hold a future separation referendum. asserted
Albertans → vote → referendum
The “Forever Canadian” campaign, launched by Alberta’s former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, seeks to encourage Albertans to vote to stay in Canada. asserted
campaign → launch → Canada
The organization’s website says Carney was invited to one rally in Calgary on Oct. 15 and another in Edmonton on Oct. 16. asserted
Carney → say → Oct.
The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Carney will attend both. asserted
Carney → confirm → both
“We want the country’s leader to see what we see every day: Albertans from every walk of life standing up for a united Canada,” says the Forever Canadian website. asserted
website → want → Canada
Carney, who grew up in Alberta, focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is “worth fighting for.” Get breaking National news “This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different,” he said in a video message posted Monday and filmed at his old high school in Edmonton. asserted
he → grow → Edmonton
“A week from today, Albertans will have the opportunity to make an important decision about their future: whether to remain part of Canada or begin a long and uncertain process through which Alberta could separate from Canada.” uncertain
Alberta → have → Canada
Carney said the federal government is building “big things” in Alberta — including a planned new pipeline to the West Coast — but Canada can’t achieve those goals if the country is divided. “You can’t build big things on fault lines,” he said. asserted
he → say → lines
Carney also said Canadians are “stronger together” as they face down threats to their economy, security and culture. asserted
they → say → economy
“Generations of Albertans helped build this country. asserted
Generations → help → country
It’s yours, it’s ours, and it’s worth fighting for,” he said. asserted
he → ’ → ?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to deliver his own speech supporting Canadian unity in Calgary on Friday. asserted
Poilievre → expect → Friday
Poilievre is set to speak during the Canada Strong and Free Network conference on Oct. 16 in Calgary. asserted
Poilievre → set → Calgary
His speech is expected to be followed by an address from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. asserted
speech → expect → Smith
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