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Harper Denies Alberta Separation Petition Amid Geopolitical Warnings

2/3/2026

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Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper denied signing a petition for Alberta's separation referendum.
A leader of Alberta's separatist movement claimed members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party signed the petition.
Jean Chrétien warned of a geopolitical shift that may erode American influence and expressed confidence in Canada's position.
Harper is in Ottawa for the official portrait unveiling and the 20th anniversary of the Conservative party's first election victory.

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Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper denied signing a petition for Alberta's separation referendum.
A leader of Alberta's separatist movement claimed members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party signed the petition.
Jean Chrétien warned of a geopolitical shift that may erode American influence and expressed confidence in Canada's position.
Harper is in Ottawa for the official portrait unveiling and the 20th anniversary of the Conservative party's first election victory.