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PQ leader cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
The leader of the sovereignist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, applauding ...
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting criticism she's being selfish and dangerous by risking a separation ...
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Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the timing of her Monday announcement on a potential separation referendum was linked to ...
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Alberta's premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada
The premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition VANCOUVER ...
Alberta separatism gets Fox News attention after Carney-Trump meeting
Some Fox News pundits suggested Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent remarks on separation and tensions with Ottawa could play into the larger Canada-U.S. negotiations.
Talk of Alberta separatism gets sympathy — but not support — from B.C. leaders
Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation ...
One in four people in Alberta identify as Albertans first, Canadians second, Nanos poll finds
But poll also suggests that voluble separatist forces in the province only represent small fraction of the population ...
Smith dismisses Ford’s warning about separatist threats in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford traded barbs on Tuesday over talk of Alberta's possible separation from Canada.