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Separatism promises a ‘dangerous bluff,’ Carney says on Alberta referendum

Canada's PM invokes Brexit to warn Alberta: separatism is a gamble with real consequences.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that Alberta separatism talk amounts to a 'dangerous bluff,' drawing on his personal experience as Bank of England governor during the 2016 Brexit referendum. Carney says he witnessed first-hand how separatism campaigns unfold and the serious consequences they can carry. His comments come amid renewed discussion about a potential Alberta independence referendum.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was the governor of the Bank of England during the 2016 Brexit referendum in the U.K., said he saw 'first-hand' how separatism campaigns play out.

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