Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
Canadians celebrated Canada Day on July 1, marking the nation's 159th anniversary amid growing separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the importance of national unity as Alberta prepares for a sovereignty referendum on October 19, and the Parti Quebecois leads polls ahead of its own election on October 5.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
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