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Alberta Separatists Push for Independence Referendum Amid Polls

2/15/2026

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Alberta Separatists Petition

The Alberta Prosperity Project, a separatist group in Alberta, leads a petition to trigger a referendum on independence, aiming for 177,000 signatures by May 2, representing 10% of registered voters.
Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta supports a strong Alberta within Canada, and her government has eased the initiation of referendums for separatists.
Polls show about 29% of Albertans would consider independence, though a majority still prefer remaining part of Canada.

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Alberta Seeks Independence

The Alberta Prosperity Project seeks United States support for Alberta's independence.
It has held meetings with officials from United States President Donald Trump’s administration to discuss currency transition and military formation.
Dennis Modry, a co-founder, says the U.S. administration supports their goals.
U.S. officials downplayed meetings, noting they involved lower-level staff and yielded no commitments.
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that the United States must respect Canadian sovereignty amid tensions.

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Alberta Separatists Petition

The Alberta Prosperity Project, a separatist group in Alberta, leads a petition to trigger a referendum on independence, aiming for 177,000 signatures by May 2, representing 10% of registered voters.
Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta supports a strong Alberta within Canada, and her government has eased the initiation of referendums for separatists.
Polls show about 29% of Albertans would consider independence, though a majority still prefer remaining part of Canada.

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