Could this Canadian province really become its own country? | BBC News

Voters in the Canadian province of Alberta will decide on 19 October whether to begin the process of separating from the rest of Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the referendum a "dangerous bluff" and compared it to the Brexit vote. Supporters of independence argue that the oil-rich province has been overlooked by federal decision-makers in Ottawa and that federal environmental policies have limited its resource development. BBC News reporter Nadine Yousif travels through Alberta to speak with both supporters and opponents of separation about their hopes for the country's future.

• Alberta votes on 19 October on starting the process of separation from Canada
• Prime Minister Mark Carney calls the referendum a "dangerous bluff"
• Supporters cite neglect by Ottawa and federal environmental policies
• BBC reporter Nadine Yousif speaks with supporters and opponents

People in the province of Alberta will vote on 19 October on whether they want to start the process of separating from the rest of Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the upcoming referendum a "dangerous bluff", comparing it to the Brexit vote that saw the UK leave the European Union. But supporters of Albertan independence believe that the oil-rich province has long been overlooked by decision-makers in Ottawa, the national capital, and that federal environmental policies have hindered its ability to develop its natural resources. So, could Alberta really become its own country? The BBC's Nadine Yousif takes us on a journey through Alberta to talk to both supporters and opponents of separation about their hopes for the country's future. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Canada #Alberta #BBCNews