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Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
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What happenedAlberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Carney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement". The other frames it as "Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation".
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Left / center-leftCarney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement
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Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
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Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
Carney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement
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“Canada is working. We're renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the center of that is essential,” said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
