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Carney says US trying to break Canada amid vote for Alberta independence referendum

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Kapoor, M. (2026, October 16). Carney says US trying to break Canada amid vote for Alberta independence referendum. Deutsche Welle. https://www.dw.com/en/carney-says-us-trying-to-break-canada-amid-vote-for-alberta-independence-referendum/a-79675652?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf

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Deutsche Welle · collected 2026-10-16 · by Mahima Kapoor

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Mark Carney, former Canadian Prime Minister, spoke at a rally in Calgary, warning that the United States is trying to break up Canada to gain control over its resources. The speech came ahead of an Alberta vote on whether to start the process towards independence from Canada due to longstanding grievances with federal policies and management of oil industries. Carney urged Albertans not to see their votes as a protest but rather cautioned against the dangers of long-term division, while separatist leaders like Mitch Sylvestre downplayed concerns about US influence post-independence.
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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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Alberta Albertans Canada Ottawa the United States

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Alberta GPE · 6× Carney PERSON · 6× Canada GPE · 5× Albertans NORP · 3× Ottawa GPE · 3× Trump PERSON · 2× the United States GPE · 2× Calgary GPE · 1× Canadian NORP · 1× Mark Carney PERSON · 1×

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"The frustrations that many Albertans have felt are real," Carney said, adding that Ottawa had made Albertans feel "like our resources weren't our own." However, he urged the public there to not use the vote as a "message" to the federal government.
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🔮 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the people of oil-rich Alberta that the United States was trying to break Canada so it could "own us."
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Carney says US trying to break Canada amid vote for Alberta independence referendum · assertive framing
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Carney implies US trying to break Canada amid vote for Alberta independence referendum · assertive framing

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the people of oil-rich Alberta that the United States was trying to break Canada so it could "own us." uncertain
it → warn → us
Carney was speaking at a pro-Canada rally in Calgary, ahead of a vote which will decide if the disgruntled western province will begin a legal process towards separation from Canada. " asserted
province → speak → Canada
The world has become more dangerous and divided. asserted
world → become → ?
Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us," he said, without naming the US or its president, Donald Trump. asserted
he → work → US
This is not the first time Carney has made such a claim. uncertain
Carney → make → claim
His warning comes as Washington and Ottawa are in the middle of a trade war and Trump has threatened to make Canada the 51st US state. asserted
Canada → come → war
Meanwhile, Carney's push towards making Canada less dependent on the US has irked Trump. asserted
Canada → make → Trump
What is is Alberta voting for? asserted
Alberta → vote → What
Rather, the province, which has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves, will vote to decide whether to remain a province or instruct the government to begin the legal process towards a referendum on separation. asserted
which → have → separation
Albertans have long held grievances with liberal governments in Ottawa, from concerns about immigration and federal power to oil industry management. asserted
Albertans → hold → management
While Carney, who grew up in Alberta, has attempted to address frustrations, a lot stands to be resolved. asserted
lot → grow → frustrations
"The frustrations that many Albertans have felt are real," Carney said, adding that Ottawa had made Albertans feel "like our resources weren't our own." However, he urged the public there to not use the vote as a "message" to the federal government. asserted
he → feel → government
"Don't be fooled by the idea you can 'send a message' with your vote," Carney said. asserted
Carney → fool → vote
A vote against Canada is a dangerous bluff that will lead to years of deep division and great uncertainty." asserted
that → lead → division
Mitch Sylvestre, who heads the Alberta Prosperity Project, a prominent separatist organization, told AFP that US interests "don't play a role" in Alberta "until we win and become a government." asserted
we → head → Alberta
At that point, he would ensure free-flowing trade. asserted
he → ensure → trade
"There is no animosity towards America here," he said, adding that he didn't see a reason to stop trading with the world's largest economy. asserted
he → be → economy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called Alberta a "natural partner" for the United States, and Alberta Prosperity Project leaders have held several meetings at the State Department. asserted
leaders → call → Department
Edited by: Natalie Muller Don't let the algorithm hide the news. asserted
algorithm → edit → news
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you → rely → news
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