Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures for referendum on leaving Canada
Separatists in Alberta claim to have collected enough signatures to trigger a referendum on the province's potential separation from Canada. The group Stay Free Alberta submitted nearly 302,000 signatures, surpassing the 178,000 required, which could lead to a provincewide vote as early as October. While Alberta Premier Danielle Smith opposes separation, she supports holding a vote if the signature threshold is met.
- ▪Stay Free Alberta submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to Elections Alberta, exceeding the 178,000 needed to trigger a referendum consideration.
- ▪Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has stated she would allow a vote on separation if enough valid signatures are verified.
- ▪A 'yes' vote in any referendum would not immediately lead to independence, as negotiations with the federal government would still be required.
- ▪Over 300 supporters gathered in Edmonton to support the submission of the signatures, waving provincial flags and chanting 'Alberta strong.'
- ▪Political analyst Daniel Béland noted that despite the separatist movement, Prime Minister Mark Carney maintains popularity even in Alberta.
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Canada Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures for referendum on leaving Canada Stay Free Alberta group says it formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures after needing 178,000 names By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published May 5, 2026 7:43am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Separatists in Alberta declared they now have enough signatures to trigger a vote on the province leaving Canada.
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