Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a statement in the Library of Parliament in Centre Block on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on May 22, 2026. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
Prime Minister Mark Carney is praising Alberta’s “huge contributions” to Canada, as the prairie province gears up for a non-binding referendum this fall on whether to hold a separation vote.
Speaking during a May 22 tour of the construction site at the Library of Parliament, Carney described Alberta as an essential part of Canada and emphasized strengthening the country through unity.
