With Calgary Stampede wrapped up, Ottawa looks ahead to Alberta referendum in fall
Liberal politicians are attending the Calgary Stampede to campaign against a potential Alberta secession referendum scheduled for October. The federal government is attempting to improve its standing in a province where it has historically struggled to gain support.
Why it matters
The outcome of the referendum could have significant implications for Canadian national unity and federal-provincial relations.
"There he is!" Carney said, as he spotted billionaire businessman Ron Mannix almost immediately upon exiting a motorcade with his wife, Diana Fox Carney, enthusiastically shaking his hand.
The article covers the political maneuvering of the Liberal party while acknowledging the historical difficulty of their message in Alberta.
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