Alberta

PM says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada as separatists push for independence

The Canadian Prime Minister has stated that Alberta is "essential" to Canada's future amid growing separatist sentiment in the province. Alberta's premier has pushed for a referendum on independence following a judge's ruling that invalidated an initiative to force a binding vote.

Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?

The article discusses the growing separatist movement in Alberta, Canada, which is gaining momentum as the country faces its biggest unity crisis in decades. The separatists are pushing for Alberta to leave Canada, citing economic and political grievances. The movement is gaining traction, with some polls showing that a majority of Albertans support the idea of separation. The article highlights the potential implications of this movement, including the possibility of a "Brexit moment" for Canada.

Echoes of Brexit as Alberta blunders towards vote on separation from Canada

Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, has initiated a referendum on the province's future, mirroring the political turbulence seen during Brexit. This move comes amid internal party dissent, with Smith pledging to campaign against a 'yes' vote for separation from Canada. The referendum question itself has been described as complex and chaotic.

Alberta Will Vote on a Possible Referendum to Separate From Canada. Here’s What to Know.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at a news conference in Calgary on May 22, 2026.

Alberta’s Movement to Separate from Canada Gets Its Moment

A table set up to gather signatures for a separation petition along a road in Calgary, Alberta, in February.

Alberta’s Movement to Separate from Canada Gets Its Moment

A table set up to gather signatures for a separation petition along a road in Calgary, Alberta, in February.

Alberta to Propose ‘General Corridor’ for Pipeline to West Coast

Danielle Smith, Alberta’s premier, during the Global Energy Show in Calgary on Tuesday.

Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation

Facebook is paying people overseas promoting Alberta separatism

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Sudden outbreak of wildfires near Canada’s oil sands threatens to disrupt supplies amid global energy crisis

Sudden outbreak of wildfires near Canada’s oil sands threatens to disrupt supplies amid global energy crisis Canada is the world's fourth-largest oil producer, and the bulk of its production is clustered in northern Alberta's boreal forest - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Seven active wildfires are burning near major oil sands sites in northern Alberta, raising fears of production disruption in a region that supplies a significant share of the world's crude oil. Canada is the world's...