Prime Minister Mark Carney says he aims to build a “better Canada” following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement of a public vote on whether Alberta should pursue independence. Carney’s remarks come in response to the plan to hold a vote, which is intended to gauge public support for moving toward independence. The announcement has heightened national attention on the prospect of Alberta seeking greater autonomy or separation from Canada. Carney frames the issue as a question of strengthening the country, emphasizing his determination to improve Canada’s future. The reports focus on Carney’s stated commitment to Canada after Smith’s decision and do not provide further details on the timeline, voting rules, or specific legal or constitutional steps tied to the proposed referendum. Overall, the coverage centers on the political exchange between the federal prime minister and Alberta’s premier and the potential implications of a vote on Alberta’s constitutional direction.