
Alberta votes in a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation, as Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of threats to Canadian unity.
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Alberta is an oil-rich province in Canada that has historically expressed dissatisfaction with federal policies, particularly regarding energy and resource management.
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In Canada, the oil-rich province of Alberta votes in a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation, as Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of threats to Canadian unity.
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If the referendum passes, Alberta will begin formal negotiations for separation from Canada.
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