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Alberta Premier Highlights Rising Separatist SentimentA separatist candidate scored nearly 18% in a recent byelection, reflecting Alberta's intense frustration with federal policies.
Key FactsJun 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nationalpost.com
- Premier Danielle Smith states that the desire for Alberta to leave Canada is at an unprecedented high.
- A separatist candidate's near 18 percent vote share in a recent byelection demonstrates deep anger towards Ottawa.
- Smith urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconsider laws that restrict Alberta's energy sector.
- Federal Minister Chrystia Freeland points to recent legislation aiming to fast-track national projects as evidence of Canada's economic priorities.
The public desire in my province to quit Canada has never been higher.— Alberta Premier Danielle Smith commented on the growing separatist sentiments in Alberta and the frustration of citizens with Ottawa.
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- An Angus Reid poll found that 60% of Albertans would vote no on the official referendum question about separation.
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- More than half of respondents rated Premier Danielle Smith’s handling of the issue as poor.
- Both separatist and federalist voters expressed dissatisfaction with Smith, reflecting divisions within the electorate.
they're still, 10 years later, trying to undo what people didn't think they were voting for,— Prime Minister Mark Carney, commenting on Alberta's referendum question and drawing a Brexit parallel.
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- In Alberta, 47 percent supported independence, while 48 percent opposed it.
- Nationwide, 62 percent opposed separation and 26 percent supported it; 55 percent understood Alberta’s possible reasons, while 37 percent did not.
- The survey questioned 1,537 Canadian adults from May 16–18; understanding exceeded non-understanding in every province.
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Canada will remain a reliable global supplier — not just today, but for decades to come.— Tim Hodgson, Canada’s newly appointed natural resources minister, in a recent speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
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