Oil-Rich Alberta Now Preparing Vote on Leaving Canada
Alberta is preparing to hold a referendum on whether to remain a province of Canada or pursue independence. Premier Danielle Smith has stated her support for remaining in Canada, despite rising separatist sentiments. The referendum is just the first step in a complex legal process that would follow if it passes.
- ▪Alberta will hold a referendum to decide its future in Canada.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith supports remaining in Canada but acknowledges the need for a resolution on separatism.
- ▪If the referendum passes, it will lead to a federal review and negotiations regarding independence.
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Oil-Rich Alberta Now Preparing Vote on Leaving Canada By Ward Clark | 2:15 PM on May 25, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) Canada's prairie provinces, including Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, are in some ways more like the western United States than the rest of Canada. They are more independent, more reliant on agriculture and the energy sector, with lower populations, and with a population more inclined to conservative viewpoints.
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