3 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

3 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

24 h. ago What do Albertans think of prospect of separation referendum?

Row after row of Canadian flags fly high atop tall poles over manicured lawns in a southern Alberta town that's also home to the province's premier, her husband and their dog.

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28 h. ago Letters, May 11: Let the separatists pay for their own unnecessary vote

Do you like the proposed election law changes? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! COSTLY REFERENDUM Reports suggest that the referendum on Alberta separating will cost $10 million. Think about it. $10 million could be spent on more necessary issues in Alberta. As a non-separatist, why should my tax dollars go to funding a referendum? […]

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64 h. ago Edmonton, Calgary mayors call potential separatism referendum ‘dangerous’

Calgary — Alberta’s two big-city mayors say a separation referendum would be “devastating” to their local economies and is a needless distraction during a period in which the country should be focused on unity. “It is very dangerous talk,” Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said in an interview with The Canadian Press. “It is dangerous talk […]

Events

69 h. ago Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum ‘dangerous’

The mayors of Calgary and Edmonton say talk about an Alberta separation referendum is dangerous for the economy because it creates uncertainty for potential investors.

Events

2 d. ago Braid: Smith admits referendum is an "outlet" to keep new parties from splitting UCP

Encouraging a referendum on separation is a very strange way to work for a united Canada

Culture

5 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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5 d. ago Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity

"You can always ask a question," Carney said of a potential Alberta separation referendum, "but I know how I'd respond." 

Transport

6 d. ago Alberta’s Smith Plans Talks With Carney, Says Separation Vote Possible

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she’s appointing a group to negotiate with the Canadian government on removing laws that restrict energy production, adding that a referendum on the province separating from Canada may be on the ballot as soon as next year.

Transport

6 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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6 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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6 d. ago Danielle Smith promises Alberta separation referendum if signatures warrant

Danielle Smith said she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremists and must be listened to.

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9 d. 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 Braid: UCP stokes a separatist frenzy with new referendum rules. It's a dangerous game

All the major factors shout NO to Abexit, just as they did to Brexit — and yet the British cataclysm happened

Events

1 week ago Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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1 week ago Danielle Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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1 week ago UCP proposes sweeping changes to Alberta’s provincial election laws

The proposed changes include making it easier for citizens to call for a separatist referendum, banning voting tabulator machines and reintroducing corporate and union donations.

Politics