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At what point does Alberta separatism become a threat to national sovereignty?

Albertans driven by economic grievances plan a 2026 referendum, with foreign interest raising security concerns over Canadian sovereignty, CSIS warns.

  • In 2026, Alberta will hold a referendum after the UCP government approved a citizen-initiative petition requiring 177,732 signatures by May 2.
  • Albertans' economic grievances stem from perceived mismanagement and federal unresponsiveness, with polls showing three of 10 would answer yes and half of those as leverage-seeking voters.
  • Long lineups at Jan. 26 signing events show strong mobilisation, while Alberta separatist organizers report U.S. contacts with State Department officials and Trump-linked figures, plus encouragement from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
  • Questions persist about whether a referendum held while President Donald Trump is in power can be free from manipulation, with CSIS warning Parliament that outside forces could exploit divides.
  • Analysts note historical lessons from former Yugoslavia for federations as Canada examines non-conventional defence measures, including a civilian defence force and total national defence, alongside increased defence spending.
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The Hub broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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