Carney says U.S. is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada so it can "own us" as he urged oil-rich Alberta not to begin a process toward separation in Monday's referendum.

Carney says U.S. is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

TL;DR

  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the U.S. is trying to "break Canada" to "own us."
  • Carney urged Alberta not to begin a process toward separation.
  • Alberta is scheduled to hold a referendum on separation on Monday.
  • Alberta is described as an "oil-rich" province.