Carney calls Smith’s Alberta referendum question a ’dangerous bluff’

always Premier ‘doesn’t take my advice’ says PM when asked if he told her to hold off

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John Paul Tasker (new window) · CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s referendum question on whether to hold a future referendum on separation is not helpful and that votes like this are a dangerous bluff that could backfire, as it has in other places, including the U.K. with Brexit.

Speaking to reporters at an affordable housing announcement in suburban Ottawa on Monday, Carney was asked if he had counselled Smith against holding such a divisive vote.

The premier doesn’t always take my advice, Carney said in response.

Is it helpful to ask these fundamental questions? No, it’s not helpful….

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