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Alberta Premier
Coverage of Alberta Premier in the Nexus archive.
- The National | Danielle Smith defends separatism referendum plan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends her plan to include a separatism referendum on the fall 2026 ballot. Hundreds of January 6 defendants seek funds from the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund, while Stephen Colbert's departure raises questions about late-night TV's future.
- Canadian prime minister says Alberta ‘essential’ to country as separatists push for independence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Alberta is essential to the country's future as separatists in the oil-rich province push toward a referendum on independence. A judge ruled an initiative to force a binding vote on secession invalid, though Alberta's premier is calling for a referendum on the matter. Separatists had spent months collecting signatures to trigger an October vote on seceding from Canada.