Carney's comments come after Smith said on Thursday she was opting to present her own referendum question to Albertans in the fall.

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Carney's comments come after Smith said on Thursday she was opting to present her own referendum question to Albertans in the fall.

Carney also said he looks forward to working with Smith, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and many others to “build a better Alberta.”

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