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Treaty Chiefs Urge RCMP Probe Alberta Secession Vote for Treason

6/18/2026

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The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs voted unanimously to ask the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to investigate whether Alberta’s secession referendum amounts to criminal treason.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote on October 19 to decide if province stays in Canada or holds a secession referendum.
The chiefs said the referendum violates treaty relationships and threatens Canada’s sovereignty.
Smith called the treason accusation disgraceful and denied using separatist language.

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The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs voted unanimously to ask the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to investigate whether Alberta’s secession referendum amounts to criminal treason.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote on October 19 to decide if province stays in Canada or holds a secession referendum.
The chiefs said the referendum violates treaty relationships and threatens Canada’s sovereignty.
Smith called the treason accusation disgraceful and denied using separatist language.