POLITICSMay 27 · 13:16 UTCLE MONDE (EN)

Canada's Alberta takes risky separatism gamble by adding question to referendum

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum question on separatism during a press conference in Calgary on May 22, 2026, positioning it as a 'risky gamble.' The move highlights growing regional tensions within Canada.

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