US EditionQuebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative government introduced legislation in early May 2025 to lower the petition threshold for a provincial referendum on separation.
- Smith proposed reducing required signatures from 600,000 to 177,000, equal to 10 percent of ballots cast, which could trigger a referendum if met.
- Smith expressed that although she does not favor Alberta becoming independent, she acknowledges the widespread dissatisfaction with the federal government’s policies, which she describes as harmful to the province’s resource sector.
- Quebec sovereigntist Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon praised Smith's 'concrete actions' and the referendum threat as leverage against Ottawa's overreach.
- This development highlights escalating regional tensions, with Alberta considering separation and the PQ promising a third Quebec sovereignty referendum by 2030 if elected.
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Quebec separatist party lauds Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
Source: FacebookAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is receiving unexpected support from the leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois after she opened the door for a referendum vote on the province separating from the rest of Canada if enough signatures are acquired.The provincial Quebec separatist party lauded Smith for what they called “concrete actions” in the face of federal government overreach.“This is a premier who has decided to address th…
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