Danielle Smith defends putting Alberta separation on the ballot

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending putting the separation question on a fall referendum ballot as concern about national unity grows, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney in a tricky position since he recently signed a major energy deal with Smith. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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