Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to join former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk at a pro-Canada rally in Calgary. The event takes place ahead of Monday's Alberta separation referendum.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected in Calgary today to rally support for a united Canada as Alberta prepares for a separation referendum. Carney is scheduled to join former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk at a rally for Lukaszuk’s “Forever Canadian” group ahead of Monday’s vote.
Premier Danielle Smith has put 10 questions on the ballot. According to the sources, these include one question on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or if it should hold a second, binding vote on quitting Confederation.
This is not the first time Carney and Lukaszuk have appeared together to promote a pro-Canada message. Last month, the prime minister invited Lukaszuk’s group to attend a cabinet retreat in Banff, Alta. During that visit, Carney signed the Maple Leaf-wrapped motorhome that Lukaszuk has been using to tour the province.
Carney has stated that Canada is worth fighting for and that the country works better when it works together. In addition to the Calgary event, the prime minister is scheduled to attend a rally with Lukaszuk in Edmonton on Friday.
Also on Friday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Premier Smith are scheduled to deliver speeches at a conference in Calgary.
The rally highlights the active federal engagement in the provincial referendum process. With the vote scheduled for Monday, political leaders from both the federal and provincial levels are making final public appearances to influence the outcome of the ballot questions regarding Alberta's status within Canada.
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