Canadian Prime Minister warns foreign entities are trying to break nation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that outside forces, including the United States, are attempting to divide Canada ahead of an independence referendum in Alberta. DW and Anadolu Ajansı reported that Carney addressed a pro-Canada rally in Calgary, warning that external actors are seeking to break the nation so they can own it. DW and the Washington Times both reported that the oil-rich western province will vote to decide whether to remain in Canada or begin a legal separation process. [1][2][7]

Global News reported that Carney expects foreign nations, including the United States, to stay out of the upcoming vote. According to The Hill, Carney stated that the separation vote in Alberta comes at the worst possible time. Politico reported that the prime minister returned to Alberta to make a last-minute case for national unity, while the BBC reported that Carney warned voters the stakes are high. [3][4][5][6]

Carney is a Canadian politician and economist who became the prime minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party in 2025. He previously served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and as the Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. [8]