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Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote
May 23, 2026
Bloomberg Business

Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith is risking her political future by pushing for a vote on separating from Canada. Many Albertans feel Ottawa unfairly holds back their province's resources. While Smith says she wants unity, the separation idea has grown. Political scientist Lisa Young noted, "Federalists are not happy about having the referendum at all."