Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal Friday to Albertans to reject the path toward independence at rallies in Edmonton and Calgary, two days before the provincial vote. He warned that the referendum comes at the “worst possible time” as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to make Canada the 51st state and wages a trade war. Alberta, which holds the world’s fourth-largest proven oil reserves, must decide Monday whether to remain a province or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who opposes independence herself but called the vote, displayed unity with Carney against separation after improving relations with Ottawa on energy issues.
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