Carney joins Calgary rally for united Canada ahead of Monday referendum
Alberta's referendum ballot includes 10 questions put forward by Premier Danielle Smith, among them whether the province should remain in Confederation or hold a second binding vote on separation.
Why it matters
Monday's referendum could determine whether Alberta pursues a binding vote on leaving Confederation, a question with major implications for the province's political and economic future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend a Calgary rally Wednesday organized by the "Forever Canadian" group, joining former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk to urge support for a united Canada ahead of Monday's separation referendum.
It is not the first joint appearance for Carney and Lukaszuk. Last month the prime minister invited Lukaszuk's group to a federal cabinet retreat in Banff and signed the Maple Leaf-wrapped motorhome Lukaszuk has been driving around the province as part of the campaign. Carney has said Canada is worth fighting for and works better when its parts work together.
Carney is also scheduled to appear with Lukaszuk at a second rally in Edmonton on Friday. The same day, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Premier Danielle Smith are set to speak at a separate conference in Calgary.
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