Separatism

• Canada Day a moment of pride, patriotism and melancholy in Alberta

  On Oct. 19, voters are to decide whether they want the province to remain in Canada or to start the process for holding a second, binding vote on quitting Confederation.

  Canada

  Jul 1
  
• Pro-separation billboard in Alberta town remains up after removal deadline

  The electronic billboard, located on town land, shows the Alberta shield surrounded by the words: "Send Ottawa a Message! Choose Alberta."

  Canada

  Jun 14
  
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• Saskatchewan separatists skeptical of Carney government’s push for unity

  United Grassroots chair Clark Brotzell said despite recent announcements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney to ease western alienation concerns, he has not seen much progress.

  Politics

  Jun 10
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• Saskatchewan separatists promise independence would bring prosperity

  The Saskatchewan Prosperity Project is advocating for a free, independent Saskatchewan, its president said, citing historic grievances with the province's relationship with Ottawa.

  Politics

  Jun 9
• Federal policy changes needed to ease separatist concerns: Poilievre

  The Conservative leader will argue in the address that Albertans could benefit from changes that issues including prioritize unblocking resources.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• ‘Forever Canadian’ group launches provincewide ‘unity bus’ campaign

  Alberta's former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk said his Forever Canadian campaign will see him and hundreds of volunteers zigzagging from the province's north to the south.

  Politics

  May 24
• Edmonton councillor pitches ‘Forever Canadian’ street amid separatist push

  Michael Janz says he will be submitting an application to rename the portion of 99th Avenue that's adjacent to the Alberta legislature to Forever Canadian Avenue.

  Canada

  May 17
• Alberta’s Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition

  Smith said she has taken steps to obtain that sovereignty, such as signing the Alberta-Canada energy memorandum of understanding with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

  Politics

  Mar 29
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• Alberta premier’s request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed

  Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.

  Politics

  Jul 29, 2025
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• Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval

  Alberta's chief electoral officer says the law require possible referendum questions to respect over 30 parts of the Constitution, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2025