Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact

Canadians celebrated their nation's one hundred fifty-ninth anniversary today, but the mood is complicated. According to BBC News, independence movements in two provinces are gaining traction, challenging national unity. Mark Carney, a key political figure, is fighting to keep the country together. It's an unusual backdrop for Canada Day—a time when national pride typically takes center stage, now shadowed by serious questions about the country's future.

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