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Carney likens Alberta referendum to Brexit

Carney says Alberta’s independence vote ‘a dangerous bluff’ like Brexit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has branded Alberta’s vote on whether to hold an independence referendum a “dangerous bluff” and likened it to Brexit.

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‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit

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Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a ‘dangerous bluff’

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Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a 'dangerous bluff'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday compared Alberta’s vote on whether to move toward independence to Brexit, calling it a potential “dangerous bluff.”

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Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be ‘dangerous bluff’

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Carney compares Alberta separatism to Brexit, calls it a “dangerous bluff”

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Mr. Positive says yes to all the premiers’ projects

There’s no doubt in my mind that the Prime Minister is a friend to British Columbia,” Mr. Eby said as he stood beside Prime Minister Mark Carney at a photo-op before a meeting in Vancouver. “An important part of friendship is telling each other the truth.

Carney says Alberta referendum 'dangerous bluff' and likens to Brexit

The western province will hold a vote in October on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move ahead with holding a binding separation referendum.