Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump

"Build Canada Strong" has been Carney's mantra ever since he first entered politics, a complete neophyte, at the start of last year.At home there are possible wide-reaching repercussions from the final tallies in the referendum's nine other questions which dealt with issues ranging from greater provincial powers, the costs of immigration, and potential constitutional changes.Those results are certain to provoke debate, and deal making or breaking, involving Canada's nine other provinces and three territories. They all have their own grievances, too.The prime minister has had to defend himself when journalists ask if he is spending too much time on foreign trips with his charm offensive to build new political alliances and trade partnerships, including an unprecedented and still uncertain offer of associate membership of the European Union."I can do both and I need to do both," he recently replied with his signature bluntness before listing the more than 16 bills which went through Parliament in the last session dealing with everything from major tax changes, public safety, and the price of fuel.For now, Carney is riding high in the polls at home – including in Alberta, which doesn'...