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Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting criticism she's being selfish and dangerous by risking a separation ...
Alberta separatism gets Fox News attention after Carney-Trump meeting
Some Fox News pundits suggested Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent remarks on separation and tensions with Ottawa could play into the larger Canada-U.S. negotiations.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends promise of a potential referendum on separation
Premier Danielle Smith says her focus will be on repairing the destruction she says Ottawa has caused to Alberta over the ...
Newfoundland echoes Danielle Smith's call to fix equalization
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is putting a new twist on an old debate over equalization, saying that the federal program ...
What to Know About Alberta’s Potential Separation From Canada
The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.
Alberta seriously considering secession from Canada as Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum next year if citizens gather enough signatures
Alberta separation referendum is back in the spotlight as Premier Danielle Smith announced a 2026 vote could happen—if enough ...
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Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the timing of her Monday announcement on a potential separation referendum was linked to ...
Alberta’s premier will hold referendum to split from Canada if petition reaches mark
Canada’s Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday she would hold a referendum for the province’s departure from the Great ...
Alberta’s Smith Plans Talks With Carney, Says Separation Vote Possible
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she’s appointing a group to negotiate with the Canadian government on removing laws that ...
Danielle Smith's reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from 'if' toward 'when'
Activists would need signatures from a reduced fraction of Albertans to force a referendum, thanks to a new UCP bill. But to ...
Danielle Smith promises Alberta separation referendum if signatures warrant
Danielle Smith said she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation ...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith focuses on scrapping energy policies in speech on province’s relationship with Ottawa
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will outline how she envisions her province’s relationship with Ottawa in a speech Monday ...