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Alberta Stands Apart in Canada. Now It Plans a Long-Shot Bid to Secede.
The country is just emerging from a period of political turmoil with a new prime minister in place. But now Alberta, a ...
Alberta independence referendum petition must register with election agency
A bill in the Canadian province of Alberta would reduce the number of signatures needed to get referendums on the ballot. But ...
The Vancouver Sun on MSN18h
B.C. could face huge challenges if Alberta declares independence
Stewart Prest, a University of B.C. political scientist, said the challenge for Eby is to balance his belief in Confederation ...
Alberta anti-separatism group that includes former deputy premier wants to pose referendum question
A group of Albertans who oppose efforts to have the province separate from the rest of Canada has filed an application to have its referendum petition approved.
Edmonton Journal on MSN8h
Smith says Ottawa has the potential to snuff out Alberta independence movement
Smith repeated Thursday that she believes in a “strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada” and has previously ...
Separatists want to 'hold Poilievre's feet to the fire' in Alberta byelection bid
OTTAWA — Currently seatless Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is eyeing an easy win in a not-yet-called byelection in ...
Canada breaking? Danielle Smith risks losing her base as Alberta separatists push early vote on independence
As Premier Danielle Smith urges patience with Ottawa, Alberta separatists are racing ahead with a referendum plan to break ...
The Canadian Press on MSN30m
More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll
A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if ...