# Canada's Carney Warns of US Threat as Alberta Vote Looms

> Canadian PM Mark Carney warns US aims to break Canada ahead of Alberta independence vote.
- Title: Canada's Carney Warns of US Threat as Alberta Vote Looms · Dw
- Summary: Canadian PM Mark Carney warns US aims to break Canada ahead of Alberta independence vote. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the US is trying to…
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## Carney warns US threatens Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the United States is trying to break Canada so it could 'own us' ahead of Alberta's independence vote.

> The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us
## Alberta independence vote details
Alberta will vote to decide whether to remain a province or begin legal separation from Canada, with the world's fourth-largest oil reserves.
## Carney addresses Albertan frustrations
Carney said Ottawa made Albertans feel 'like our resources weren't our own' despite long-standing grievances over immigration and federal power.
## Carney urges no message in vote
Carney warned Albertans not to use the vote as a 'message' to the federal government, calling it a 'dangerous bluff' that could cause years of division.

> Don't be fooled by the idea you can 'send a message' with your vote
## Key takeaway

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the US is trying to break Canada to 'own us' as Alberta prepares for a vote on separation.