
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."