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Alberta Independence Talks Spark Controversy with U.S. Officials

2/12/2026

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Leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project have held three meetings with U.S. officials to discuss Alberta's potential independence and a referendum this year.
Discussions included transitioning to U.S. currency and establishing a military.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated interest while officials in the administration downplayed the talks and said no commitments were made.
Canadian Premier David Eby criticized the separatists as "treasonous".

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Story summary

Leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project have held three meetings with U.S. officials to discuss Alberta's potential independence and a referendum this year.
Discussions included transitioning to U.S. currency and establishing a military.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated interest while officials in the administration downplayed the talks and said no commitments were made.
Canadian Premier David Eby criticized the separatists as "treasonous".