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U.S. Officials Secretly Meet Canadian Separatists Amid Controversy

1/29/2026

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U.S. officials held secret meetings with the Alberta Prosperity Project, a group of Canadian separatists.
Discussions come as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney claims U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts global order.
The Alberta Prosperity Project seeks a $500 billion credit facility if an independence referendum occurs, and no referendum has been called.
U.S. officials denied making commitments.
Polls show most Albertans favor staying in Canada, contradicting signatures for independence.

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Story summary

U.S. officials held secret meetings with the Alberta Prosperity Project, a group of Canadian separatists.
Discussions come as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney claims U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts global order.
The Alberta Prosperity Project seeks a $500 billion credit facility if an independence referendum occurs, and no referendum has been called.
U.S. officials denied making commitments.
Polls show most Albertans favor staying in Canada, contradicting signatures for independence.