Ottawa, Jan. 30 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects the United States to "respect Canadian sovereignty" after media reported that US officials had met a group advocating for the separation of the province of Alberta from Canada.
Speaking at a press conference after a meeting with the country's premiers, Carney addressed the issue when asked about the meetings between US officials and the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), a group pushing for a referendum on the province's independence.
"I expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty," Carney said, adding that the topic of separatism has not come up in his conversations with President Donald Trump.
The Prime Minister's comments echoed those of Alberta Pre...