Prime Minister Mark Carney encouraged Albertans to oppose the nine referendum questions concerning immigration and constitutional changes during his visit to Calgary. Addressing the crowd in the city’s northeast, Carney expressed gratitude for their past and future efforts, urging everyone to cast their votes, particularly against the nine propositions.
The “No to the Nine” campaign, emphasizing federalism, advocates for rejecting the nine ballot queries on October 19 and supporting continued Canadian unity. Carney engaged with volunteers and community members at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association Park in Calgary, where he also interacted with a supporter displaying a Public Interest Alberta campaign sign.
In a previous address from Edmonton, Carney emphasized the importance of unity for national progress, citing federal projects like the Pacific Link pipeline. He stressed the imperative of remaining united to achieve significant advancements, noting that division hinders progress.
Carney is set to participate in a rally with former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk for the “Forever Canadian” group. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre is slated to deliver a message supporting unity at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith advocated for voting in favor of the remaining nine questions while expressing her commitment to Canada. Three former Alberta premiers recently urged voters to reject the five immigration-related questions on the upcoming referendum ballot.
Liberal MP Corey Hogan, representing a Calgary constituency, voiced his opposition to the referendum process, stating his intention to vote against all nine questions. Hogan criticized the manipulative nature of the questions and emphasized the need to avoid using the country as a negotiating tool. He expressed some openness to question seven, which pertains to abolishing the federal Senate.
The viewpoints and campaigns surrounding the referendum questions continue to spark debates and discussions as the voting date approaches.
