Carney says he expects nations, including U.S., to stay out of Alberta vote

Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that foreign governments, including the United States, are expected to refrain from involvement in Alberta's upcoming referendum on potential separation from Canada. Speaking to Global News in Calgary, Carney emphasized the importance of upholding election integrity at all levels of government, warning against foreign intervention in domestic affairs.

The referendum, set for October 19, will determine whether Albertans want to initiate legal proceedings for a binding vote on separation. Carney highlighted Canada's national security agencies' active monitoring of potential foreign interference, though he declined to provide specific details. He appealed to Albertans to vote against a formal separation referendum, citing the negative consequences of Brexit, such as economic uncertainty and higher taxes, as reasons to avoid a similar outcome.

Instead, Carney urged Alberta to "boldly move forward" as a province within Canada, emphasizing the province's potential to benefit from Canada's growing international opportunities.