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Elon Musk Canada Separatism

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Elon Musk Canada Separatism. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/66339

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Canadians will decide the future of Canada, not “large tech firms that think they can tell us what to do,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, responding to Elon Musk’s comments that three Canadian provinces “should separate” from Canada.

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Musk, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, said on his social media platform X that Quebec should separate, as should Alberta and Saskatchewan.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 8 Octwording from Global News

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe had a concise response to Musk on social media: “No.”

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 8 Octwording from Global News

On Oct. 19, Albertans go to the polls to decide if the province should stay in Canada or whether there should be a second binding referendum to begin the process of separation.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 8 Octwording from Global News

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Global News8 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Elon Musk's suggestion that three Canadian provinces separate from Canada by stating that Canadians will determine their country’s future, not large tech firms. Speaking in Sherbrooke on Thursday, Carney emphasized that discussions about provincial futures should be free from foreign interference. Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan and Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta both…

Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talk →
The Hindu9 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Elon Musk’s comments supporting separatism in Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan by stating that Canada's future should be decided by Canadians themselves. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Carney emphasized the importance of allowing people to live freely according to their cultures without external interference from foreign entities like large tech firms. Meanwhile, the election…

PM Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk expresses support for separatism →
The Independent9 Oct

Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, stated that Canadians will determine their country's future in response to Elon Musk's call for Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada. Carney emphasized that Canadians should decide according to their own priorities and values without interference from foreign entities or large tech firms. Musk had previously commented on the Quebec provincial election…

Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk calls for separatism →

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  1. 8 Oct

    Musk, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, said on his social media platform X that Quebec should separate, as should Alberta and Saskatchewan.

    3 outlets · Global News
  2. 9 Oct

    The party won about 28% of the popular vote and fell short of a majority of the seats in the Quebec legislature.

    2 outlets · The Hindu

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Where to start PM Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk expresses support for separatism The Hindu

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  • 9 Oct Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk calls for separatismMark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, stated that Canadians will determine their country's future in response to Elon Musk's call for Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada. Carney emphasized that Canadians should decide according to their own priorities and values without interference from foreign entities or large tech firms. Musk had previously commented on the Quebec provincial election…The Independent
  • 9 Oct PM Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk expresses support for separatismPrime Minister Mark Carney responded to Elon Musk’s comments supporting separatism in Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan by stating that Canada's future should be decided by Canadians themselves. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Carney emphasized the importance of allowing people to live freely according to their cultures without external interference from foreign entities like large tech firms. Meanwhile, the election…The Hindu
  • 8 Oct Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talkPrime Minister Mark Carney responded to Elon Musk's suggestion that three Canadian provinces separate from Canada by stating that Canadians will determine their country’s future, not large tech firms. Speaking in Sherbrooke on Thursday, Carney emphasized that discussions about provincial futures should be free from foreign interference. Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan and Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta both…Global News

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