Prime Minister Mark Carney is praising Alberta’s “huge contributions” to Canada, as the prairie province gears up for a non-binding referendum this fall on whether to hold a separation vote.
Speaking during a May 22 tour of the construction site at the Library of Parliament, Carney described Alberta as an essential part of Canada and emphasized strengthening the country through unity.
“Canada is the greatest country in the world, but it can be better. And we’re working on making it better. We’re working with Alberta on making it better,” Carney told reporters during his tour. “Canada is working in a spirit of co-operative federalism to make the country better.”…