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October 10, 2026 · News · By Young Hadene

Poilievre to Musk: Canadians Decide Canada's Future

Key Takeaways

  • Poilievre dismissed Musk's pro-separatist posts for three provinces.
  • Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers and Carney echoed: Canadians decide.
  • Rare cross-partisan unity moment.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has dismissed Elon Musk's calls for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate, saying Canadians — not billionaires — control the country's destiny.

The shrug heard round the country

Poilievre refused the bait and the alliance in one line. Embracing Musk's trolling would thrill a fringe and alienate the middle he needs.

Premiers pile on

Saskatchewan and Alberta's premiers also rejected the call, with Carney adding Canadians decide. Rare unity: everyone from Regina to Ottawa agreeing the richest man alive doesn't get a vote here.

Sources: CBC News. Context from the Young Hadene newsroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Musk say?

That Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada.

How did leaders respond?

Poilievre, both premiers and Carney all rejected it.