Alberta premier promises separation referendum if signatures warrant
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.
- In a livestream, Smith expressed her desire for a sovereign Alberta within Canada.
- Smith emphasized that dissatisfaction with Confederation should be taken seriously and is not limited to fringe extremists.
- Smith revealed her proposal for changes to democratic process legislation in Alberta on April 29, 2025.
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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.
Alberta’s Smith plans talks with Carney, says separation vote possible
TORONTO — 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…

Alberta's premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada
The premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition.
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