Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions from reporters in Edmonton follAlberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions from reporters in Edmonton following her address yesterday on the future of the province's relationship with the federal government. Premier Smith also stated that she would hold a secession referendum next year if citizens gather the requisite number of signatures on a petition.
Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada "is not for sale" as the president raised the prospect of the country becoming the 51st US state while welcoming the prime minister to the White House. Carney won election last month promising to "stand up" to Trump, who has imposed tariffs on some Canadian products and sometimes talks about annexing the country. The former central banker responded with a firm but measured tone after the president proposed a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US. Despite a strained relationship recently between the once-close neighbours, the two men also lavished praise on each other in what was a largely cordial Oval Office meeting.
The US president, who accuses Canada of not doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl south, has levied similar duties on steel and aluminium. Tuesday's meeting was the first time the two had met since Carney won Canada's general election on 28 April, a victory many have credited to concerns in that country about Trump.owing her address yesterday on the future of the province's relationship with the federal government. Premier Smith also stated that she would hold a secession referendum next year if citizens gather the requisite number of signatures on a petition.
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