Alberta Referendum on Separation from Canada Begins

• Alberta is holding a referendum on whether to pursue a path toward separation from Canada.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that the timing couldn't be worse for such a move.
• Carney claims the US is attempting to break Canada apart.
• Carney has urged Albertans to vote against separatism to maintain national unity.
• The outcome of the referendum could set Alberta on a future vote for complete separation from Canada.