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Prime Minister Carney urges Edmonton crowd to vote to stay in Canada ahead of Alberta referendum
Mark Carney wrapped up a two-day Alberta trip with a Friday night rally in Edmonton, urging residents to vote to remain in Canada. Monday’s referendum will ask voters whether to stay or hold a second binding referendum to begin the separation process.
Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Albertans to vote to remain in Canada at a “Forever Canadian” rally in Edmonton on Friday night. It was his second speech in as many nights, and thousands of supporters attended. The rally wrapped up a two-day trip through Alberta ahead of Monday’s provincial referendum.
Voters will decide whether to remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum to begin the process of separation. Earlier Friday, Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with Albertans at a pro-unity rally in Red Deer and urged the province to “move forward together” with Canada. Earlier in the day, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a conference in Calgary that Albertans should not leave their fellow Canadians behind.
The report’s account of events is dated Oct. 16, 2026. CTV News’ Alberta referendum page offers live results and expert analysis: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/alberta-referendum/.