Alberta separatism Archives

09 Feb

Most Albertans favour staying in Canada despite sovereignty debate: Angus Reid survey

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta referendum, Alberta separatism, Angus Reid Institute, provincial sovereignty

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Amid renewed discussion around provincial sovereignty, a clear majority of Albertans would choose to remain part of Canada if a separation referendum were held today, according to a new survey released by the Angus Reid Institute. The survey found that only 29 per cent of Albertans would vote in favour of separation, with most of them describing their stance as a leaning rather than a firm commitment. In contrast, 65 per cent said they would vote to stay in Canada, and most respondents in this group said their decision was definite. The findings are part of the…

Eby Calls Alberta Separatists’ U.S. Outreach “Treason” Ahead of Premiers’ Meeting in Ottawa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, British Columbia, CanadaAlberta Prosperity Project, Alberta separatism, Canada sovereignty, David Eby, U.S. administration

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby on Wednesday strongly condemned reports that Alberta separatists have sought support from the United States, calling such actions an act of “treason” as Canada’s premiers gather with the prime minister in Ottawa. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Eby said appealing to a foreign government for help in breaking up Canada crosses a clear line. “To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada — there’s an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason,” he said. Eby was responding to reports that members of U.S.…

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Leads ‘Forever Canadian’ Petition Against Separatist Push

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Edmonton, August 24, 2025 — Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk has launched an ambitious campaign to keep Alberta firmly within Canada, countering growing separatist calls in the province.Lukaszuk, who once served as deputy premier in a Progressive Conservative government, is spearheading the Forever Canadian petition. The initiative requires nearly 294,000 verified signatures by the end of October to trigger a referendum on whether Alberta should enshrine its commitment to remain part of Canada as official policy.“This has become a full-time job. I’m very passionate about this,” Lukaszuk told reporters, stressing his motivation stems from both patriotism and lived experience.…