Canada: Alberta Premier Smith Proposes Referendum on Separation | Firstpost America | N18G
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada if a citizen petition meets a lower signature threshold. Her remarks follow a new legislation making referendums easier to trigger and growing frustration over federal policies impacting Alberta’s oil sector. A recent report shows nearly a quarter of Albertans see themselves as Albertans first and Canadians second; one in 10 believe Alberta would be economically stronger as part of the U.S., and two in 10 favour independence. As Prime Minister Carney meets President Trump, will Alberta move toward a full-blown referendum in 2026? Watch the video to know more.