Alberta separatist says members of Smith’s caucus have signed referendum petition
A petition seeks nearly 178,000 signatures for an Alberta independence referendum as some United Conservative MLAs reportedly support separatism, while the caucus denies the claims.
- On Jan. 30, 2026, Jeff Rath, lawyer for Stay Free Alberta, said he knows United Conservative Party members of the legislature have signed the petition, while no caucus member had publicly stepped forward and the UCP said Rath 'doesn't speak for its members'.
- The petition needs almost 178,000 signatures by May, and if it meets the threshold, Smith's justice minister would refer it to the lieutenant‑governor of Alberta to call a referendum.
- The petition's canvassing has drawn large crowds across the province, and Rath said `I think we're exceeding everybody's expectations` while denying any agreements or funds from U.S. State Department officials.
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Alberta separatist says members of Smith's caucus signed referendum petition
A leader of Alberta's separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus have signed the petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada.
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