By Jack Farrell The best place for Alberta to be is in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after a judge’s decision to throw out a separatist petition in the province. “Certainly a Canada that works, which is what we’re pursuing,” Carney told reporters. “I think the evidence — well — others will judge.” On Wednesday, Justice Shaina Leonard ruled the petition calling for a referendum on separation shouldn’t have been issued under a provincial law that Premier Danielle Smith’s government made changes to, aiding the separatist effort. The judge also said Smith’s government neglected its duty to consult First Nations. Carney, asked whether he thinks a vote should be held on Alberta separation, said referendums on any topic are part of a democracy but rules also need to…
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