8 h. ago Leong: Danielle Smith tries to stay political clean while stoking talk of Alberta separation. It won’t work

If she believes Alberta can be successful within a united Canada, her actions should reflect it

Politics

8 h. ago Leong: Danielle Smith tries to stay politically clean while stoking talk of Alberta separation. It won’t work

If she believes Alberta can be successful within a united Canada, her actions should reflect it

Politics

2 d. ago Bell: Two out of three Danielle Smith voters want Alberta to leave Canada

'I would say it's 30 percent to 40 percent of Albertans right now,' says Premier Danielle Smith on how many Albertans are considering separation

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4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Insiders suggest Premier Smith working to limit chances of separation, which she claims to oppose

Why now? Why has Premier Danielle Smith chosen this moment to make a big deal out of the possibility of Alberta waving goodbye to Confederation? Part of it is strategic: Hit the “new” Liberal government with the possibility of the country breaking up to see how many concessions the UCP government can wring out of […]

Events

5 d. ago Bell: Smith is firm — for Carney and Canada it's her or Alberta separatists

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

Economics

5 d. ago Bell: Carney's choice — do you deal with Danielle Smith or Alberta separatists?

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

Transport

5 d. ago Bell: Carney must deal with Smith or face Alberta separatist headache

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

Transport

6 d. ago 'No right talking the way she is': Alberta First Nations chiefs united after emergency meeting denouncing separation talks

Leaders of First Nations across Alberta slammed Premier Danielle Smith for not putting talks of a separation referendum to rest and emphasized their opposition to Bill 54, which would lower the threshold for citizen initiatives. First Nations chiefs from Treaty No. 6, 7 and 8 gathered in Edmonton for an emergency meeting, and all stood […]

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6 d. ago Breakenridge: Premier at heart of province's political upheaval

It’s reckless and potentially counterproductive to be enabling separatists and stoking a national unity crisis right now

Politics

6 d. ago Braid: A first for any province outside Quebec — premier welcomes a vote on separation

While preaching calm, Smith gives full legitimacy to a debate that could tear this province apart

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7 d. ago Alberta premier promises separation referendum if signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address, says she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremists and must […]

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7 d. ago Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address Monday, said she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada but there is a growing number of Albertans who are unhappy with Confederation, […]

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1 week ago Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations calls for Alberta premier to 'abandon dangerous rhetoric' amid talks of separatism

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is weighing in on talks of separatism and calling Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s “promotion” of the idea of a referendum “reckless.” Talks of separatism have regained steam after the federal election and are being pushed further after Smith’s government tabled legislation that, if passed, would lower the threshold […]

Events

1 week ago Saskatchewan premier focusing on federal relationship instead of separatism

After Alberta's referendum legislation proposal, Sask. Premier Scott Moe has told media he's focusing more on rebuilding the province's relationship with the federal government.

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1 week ago Saskatchewan premier says he wouldn’t stop vote on separating from Canada

Scott Moe says he supports a united Canada but says he does not judge people for having different opinions

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1 week ago Indigenous chiefs call for Alberta Premier Smith to stop stoking separatism talk

EDMONTON — Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon […]

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1 week ago Indigenous chiefs accuse Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of stoking separatism talk

Premier Danielle Smith has said it would be up to Albertans, not her government, to put the separation question on a ballot.

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1 week ago Indigenous chiefs accuse Alberta Premier Smith of stoking separatism talk

Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of […]

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1 week ago Braid: Former UCP premier Jason Kenney refutes separatists, says Carney has chance to right wrongs

'When it comes to separation, I think the so-called separatist movement in Alberta has never been a serious enterprise ... It's always been a fringe movement that I think is counterproductive,' said Kenney

Transport

3 w. ago ‘Tired trope’ of western separation ‘needs to stop,’ B.C. premier says

Talk of the western provinces separating from the rest of Canada is a "tired trope" that needs to stop, British Columbia Premier David Eby says.

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