42 h. ago ‘Fully in support’: Some Alberta separatists try to rally support in the Trump White House

Some in the Trump administration have shown informal interest and support, but not all separatist leaders think such outreach is wise

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48 h. ago Hearing on constitutionality of Alberta separation question to proceed: judge

‘A referendum on Alberta independence that could lead to the breakup of Canada is serious business,’ the judge said

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56 h. ago Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question

A judge in Edmonton has ruled a court review on the constitutionality of a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation should be allowed to proceed.

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56 h. ago Alberta judge upholds review of proposed separatist referendum question

"It is not plain and obvious that the constitutional referendum proposal is constitutional"

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59 h. ago Judge’s decision on future of Alberta separation question review expected today

A judge in Edmonton is expected to rule today on whether a special court review of a proposed Alberta referendum question on separation should be allowed to proceed.

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6 d. ago 'Stop with the nonsense': Calgarians line up to oppose Alberta separation

'I want to send a clear message to Danielle Smith that I'm not in favour of us separating from Canada,' said one petition supporter

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8 d. ago Letters: Voters need a way to turf Edmonton councillors who don’t listen

Should Alberta hold a referendum on separation? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! RECALL NEEDED Re: North-side bike lane battle; Opponents upset with councillor’s response to petition (Aug. 6). Very thankful that I do not live in Ward Metis paying someone to represent them who refuses to listen to them. I have another idea for […]

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9 d. ago Alberta separatists argue in court for approval of their referendum petition

'We’d just like to get this scheduled and moving forward as soon as possible,' lawyer Jeffrey Rath told the court

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9 d. ago Group applies to have review of Alberta separation question quashed

A hearing began Thursday in Edmonton on whether the courts should be allowed to decide if a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation violates the Canadian constitution.

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9 d. ago Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question being held in Edmonton court

A court in Edmonton is being asked Thursday whether a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation would be a violation of the Canadian constitution.

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1 week ago Letters, Aug. 5, 2025: Equalization ‘isn’t a fair system, especially in the last decade’

Separatists have a point I’m still on the fence on whether Alberta should separate or stay in Canada. Alberta pays $15-$20 billion to the federal government yearly and receives zero in equalization payments. Quebec receives $13 billion in equalization payments. Quebec spends its yearly windfall on things like $10-a-day daycare and other luxuries that other […]

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4 w. ago Opinion: Proportional representation is an antidote to national disunity

Canada’s political divide is deepening — and our voting system is making it worse. Alberta has recently seen a surge in separatist sentiment. It’s not just economic frustration. It’s a feeling that Albertans are not fairly represented in Ottawa — that they vote, but their voices don’t shape the national agenda. This frustration is not […]

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