Carney Urges Alberta to Stay in Canada and Reject Nine Questions

Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned in Calgary on Thursday for Alberta to remain in Canada, urging voters to reject nine additional questions on the province’s referendum ballot. The vote is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, and the supplied reports do not establish its outcome. At a park rally, Carney called on Albertans to support Confederation and oppose the other questions, which concern immigration and constitutional changes. He told supporters the country should come together and care for one another, and encouraged people to cast ballots. Carney also urged voters to reject all nine proposals alongside the central question of whether Alberta should stay in Canada or pursue a second, binding vote on separation. Carney made several appearances around Calgary, including stops at a northeast restaurant and the University of Calgary. At the park, he spoke to volunteers and supporters campaigning against separation. He was also scheduled to attend a rally organized by Forever Canadian, a group led by former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk. A similar event was planned in Edmonton for Friday. The nine additional ballot questions reflect Premier Danielle Smith’s effort to...