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Carney Endorses “No to the Nine” in Alberta Rallies

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC · How we work

Center

Pipeline Threat Warning

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at rallies in Calgary on Oct 15 and Edmonton on Oct 16, urging Albertans to stay in Canada.
Carney’s office confirmed his endorsement of the “No to the Nine” campaign, citing polls showing under 25 % of Alberta’s 5 million residents back separation.
Former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk’s “Forever Canadian” group organized the rallies and invited Carney.
He warned division could block projects like the planned West Coast pipeline.

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Alberta Liberal Surge

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed rallies in Calgary on Oct 15 and Edmonton on Oct 16, urging Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.
U.S. interference, Carney warned, aims to break Canada and “own us,” calling the referendum a dangerous external ploy.
He promoted the Pacific Link pipeline, touting over 140,000 jobs and reduced U.S. dependence.
Daniel Béland said Carney’s Alberta popularity is unusual for a Liberal, citing a “Trump effect.”

Blindspot

Carney warned that the United States is attempting to break Canada to “own us”, framing the referendum as an external ploy.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In the 1995 Quebec referendum, Premier Jacques Parizeau’s sovereignty question was rejected by 50.58% to 49.42%, a margin of 54,288 votes, prompting Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to promise constitutional reforms and launch the Clarity Act. The failed Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords that preceded the vote similarly fueled regional dissent, a pattern echoed today by Alberta separatist rallies.

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Pipeline Threat Warning

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at rallies in Calgary on Oct 15 and Edmonton on Oct 16, urging Albertans to stay in Canada.
Carney’s office confirmed his endorsement of the “No to the Nine” campaign, citing polls showing under 25 % of Alberta’s 5 million residents back separation.
Former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk’s “Forever Canadian” group organized the rallies and invited Carney.
He warned division could block projects like the planned West Coast pipeline.

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