Carney says House of Commons won't weigh in on Alberta's referendum question

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Carney says House of Commons won't weigh in on Alberta's referendum question

CBC News
Darren Major
May 26, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the House of Commons won't be weighing in on Alberta's fall referendum question that could pave the way for a vote on the province's separation from Canada.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged last week that her province would hold a referendum in October essentially asking if voters want a second binding referendum on separation at a later date.

Carney said Tuesday he's been advised that the federal law which gives the House of Commons an oversight role over a separation referendum hasn't been triggered by that proposed question.

"I just heard from the council of experts on the applicability of the Clarity Act and it does not apply on the question on the question in Alberta," Carney said in French during question period.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-clarity-act-alberta-referendum-9.7212731

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Looks like Canada has their own version of the US Senate's Good 'Ole Boys Club

[Cyber Liberty]

Looks like Canada has their own version of the US Senate's Good 'Ole Boys Club

My understanding is the National Government can ignore the referendum.  The House of Commons can just refuse to have a hearing, and Alberta can go suck eggs.  This is what I expect to happen after the election is held, and it passes.

[roamer_1]

My understanding is the National Government can ignore the referendum.  The House of Commons can just refuse to have a hearing, and Alberta can go suck eggs.  This is what I expect to happen after the election is held, and it passes.

And then comes guns. 

[Wingnut]

And then comes guns. 

Which is why you never ever give up your guns.