Canada's Carney warns Alberta vote could echo Brexit (opens in new tab)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta's planned Oct. 19 vote on whether to move toward separation from Canada could become a "dangerous bluff," comparing it with Britain's 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Carney, who was governor of the Bank of England during the Brexit vote, said voters can be told such ballots are a "free option" or a way to gain negotiating leverage, but may later face consequences they did not expect. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said last week t...