Alberta Separatism Debate: Premier, Critics and Indigenous Voices Clash

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 pm

Alberta’s top officials and Indigenous leaders traded sharp barbs over the notion of Alberta secession. Premier Danielle Smith firmly dismissed separatism while critics, including Indigenous leaders, warned that a split could violate long-standing treaty rights and further polarize the province.

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cp24.com/ / Smith facing criticism from First Nations and provincial leaders over separatism - CP24

Smith facing criticism from First Nations and provincial leaders over separatism CP24

nationalpost.com / Jamie Sarkonak: Alberta’s separation threats weaken hand against Liberals

Stoking a victimhood complex in the province won't help the broader Conservative movement

thetyee.ca / An Alberta Energy Regulator’s Close Ties to Danielle Smith

David Yager calls himself the premier’s ‘special adviser.’ He also serves as board director for the supposedly arm’s-length AER.

theglobeandmail.com / Danielle Smith says she doesn’t want to see Alberta secede from Canada

Alberta’s premier says she thinks ‘demonizing’ people who want to separate is not the right way to deal with the issue

calgaryherald.com / Bell: Smith is firm — for Carney and Canada it's her or Alberta separatists

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

theglobeandmail.com / Indigenous leaders warn that Alberta separation would violate treaty rights

First Nations in the West say talk of a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada is reckless

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