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Musk says Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada; Carney responds
Good. Quebec should separate
What he said or did
Commenting on Quebec Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Musk wrote Good. Quebec should separate,
adding Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate too.
Background
The Parti Québécois, which pledges an independence referendum, won Quebec's election with about 28% of the vote; Alberta holds a referendum on 19 October 2026 on whether to remain in Canada.
Official response
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's future will be decided by Canadians,
free from interference by large tech firms that think they can tell us what to do.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe replied No.
; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she would vote to remain.
Sources
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AP)8 Oct 2026
- CTV News8 Oct 2026
- MobileSyrup7 Oct 2026
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