Carney: Albertans chose to move forward united with Canada
Ottawa, October 20 (Hibya) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the results of the October 19 vote in Alberta on the decisive question of separation showed that residents of the province had chosen to move forward together with Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney commented on the October 19 vote in Alberta in a statement published by the Prime Minister's Office.
Carney said Albertans had chosen unity, shared development and solidarity, noting that the results on the decisive question of separation were significant for Canada's continued progress as a united country. He added that vote counting on the other questions was still underway.
Carney stated that Canada was building new trade partnerships and accelerating major national development projects across the country, emphasizing the goal of becoming a global energy powerhouse with Alberta at its center.
Carney said that by acting together in unity, Canada had an opportunity to realize its potential and make the country better for all its citizens. He stressed that their shared future must be built together.
Usa News Agency