Carney makes closing pitch to Alberta against separation

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his closing argument to Alberta at a rally in Edmonton, the city where he grew up, urging voters to reject the path toward independence.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe told the crowd, quote, don't let anyone tell you this is already decided, turnout will determine the outcome. General voting is Monday, October nineteenth.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe ballot has ten questions, and the big one asks whether Alberta stays in Canada or starts the process toward a binding separation vote.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentPremier Danielle Smith says only twenty-two percent of Albertans support leaving, and she called the referendum anyway.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCalled it anyway.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's hosting a party where eight of ten guests said no.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSmith did joke that Carney can't be all bad, since he's still an Oilers fan.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the one thing everybody in Alberta agrees on is hockey, and that's the whole unity plan.