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Canada PM urges Alberta to stay amid separation referendum vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged Alberta to remain within Canada, cautioning that a referendum vote on separation would initiate a protracted and uncertain period. The upcoming vote on October 19th presents Albertans with a choice between staying part of Canada or commencing a process that could lead to separation. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a significant political event involving a national leader and a potential secession referendum. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Canada PM urges Alberta to stay amid separation referendum vote

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Canada’s PM Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nears

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday urged Alberta to remain in Canada, warning that a vote next week on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada would begin a “long and uncertain process” at a dangerous time for the country. “This year, Thanksgiving is a bit diffe…