Canadian PM Warns of Possible U.S. Interference as Alberta Pushes for Independence, Calls for National Unity

Ahead of Oct. 19 vote, Carney: "Foreign forces are trying to divide Canada"
Calls for unity amid allegations of involvement by Trump associates

As the separatist movement in oil-rich Alberta gains momentum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of possible U.S. interference and called for national unity.

According to foreign media reports on Oct. 15 (local time), Carney spoke at a rally in Calgary, Alberta, about the province-wide vote scheduled for Oct. 19, saying it was “taking place at the worst possible time” and that “some forces outside our borders are trying to divide us so they can take what belongs to us.”

Alberta, one of Canada’s major oil-producing regions, will hold a vote on Oct. 19 to decide whether to remain in Canada or pursue a binding referendum on independence. Advance voting will take place from Oct. 13 to 17.

In Alberta, frustration has been growing over federal carbon taxes and clean energy policies, which residents say are weakening the oil industry, a key regional sector. Federal intervention in areas under provincial jurisdiction, including resource development, immigration, justice and welfare policies, has also been cited as a factor fueling support for independence.

Carney did not directly mention the United States or U.S. President Donald Trump, but allegations have surfaced in Canada that Trump’s close associates are involved in Alberta’s separatist movement.

Addressing allegations of foreign election interference, Carney said, “Our expectations of foreign governments, including the United States, are clear,” adding, “Just as we do not interfere in their elections, they should not interfere in ours.”

His remarks also come amid worsening relations between the two countries since Trump took office. Trump has repeatedly said he would make Canada the 51st U.S. state, and the two countries have been locked in a trade dispute involving steep tariffs and retaliatory measures.

Carney is concerned that Alberta’s separation could weaken Canada’s unity and make the country more vulnerable to U.S. influence.

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