Alberta referendum

Edmonton, December 24, 2025: A proposed referendum on Alberta leaving Canada has moved a step closer to appearing on a ballot after receiving approval from the provincial election agency on Monday.The approved question asks voters: “Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?” The campaign is being spearheaded by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which must now appoint a chief financial officer by early next month before it can begin formally collecting signatures. To trigger a referendum, the group needs just under 178,000 valid signatures.Alberta Prosperity Project chief…