More on Road To The Referendum

• Civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds: First Nations chiefs

  Treaty 8's grand chief said First Nations will stop the referendum in any way they can, including getting in the way of industry, or, in his words, 'getting out on the highway.'

  Canada

  Jun 4
• Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?

  Alberta would be the 125th largest country, economically, in the world if it was to become a sovereign nation, experts say — which could affect business investment and jobs.

  Economy

  Jun 4
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• Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life

  Sturgeon Lake is one of the Alberta First Nations at the forefront of legal battles fighting back against the push for the province to separate from Canada.

  Perspectives

  Jun 3
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• Billy Morin says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta referendum

  MP Billy Morin, formerly the chief of Enoch Cree Nation, says he'll spend the summer talking to Indigenous leaders about encouraging people to vote in the Alberta referendum.

  Politics

  Jun 3
• Road to the Referendum: What would happen to border city of Lloydminster?

  The speculation and conversation over what it would mean if Alberta became its own country is intensified in Lloydminster, the unique city divided by the border with Saskatchewan.

  Politics

  Jun 2
• Alberta’s Smith to meet Quebec’s Fréchette on energy, separatism

  The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jun 1
• Inside Alberta’s separatism movement: Residents on what’s driving them to stay or leave

  The fate of the province five million people call home will be up in the air for the next five months, as everyday Alberta voters mull a serious question: Do we stay or go?

  Politics

  Jun 1
• Saskatchewan professor calls separatism illegal for violating treaty rights

  As talks on separatism pick up steam in Saskatchewan, First Nations groups in Alberta and Saskatchewan say it encroaches on their treaty rights.

  Canada

  May 28
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• Alberta premier contradicts United Conservative Party president on separation

  The President of the UCP says the party will not take a position on the upcoming referendum on Alberta separation, a statement at odds with party leader and Premier Danielle Smith.

  Politics

  May 27
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• Alberta separatism: 60% want to stay in Canada, 35% support leaving — and many confused

  The Angus Reid survey, conducted May 22-24, found 40 per cent of Albertans say they believe Premier Danielle Smith doesn't care what happens — as long as she stays in power.

  Politics

  May 25