India, May 26 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a sharp rebuke regarding Alberta's plans to include a question on independence in its upcoming October 19 referendum, labelling the manoeuvre a "dangerous bluff" that could trigger long-term economic and political instability.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Carney warned that the move, which asks Albertans whether they want to remain in Canada or initiate a formal process toward a future independence vote, risks mirroring the volatile aftermath of the United Kingdom's 2016 Brexit referendum.

The Canadian Prime Minister's comments come on the heels of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's announcement last week that the independence question would be added to the provincial bal...