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News Canada » Alberta: 51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/51st-state-of-mind-as-alberta-votes-on-independence-will-trump-back-separation/ar-AA2buFmz
Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026

In a few weeks, Albertans will be asked in a referendum whether they want the province to remain in Canada or move toward a second referendum on independence. An independent Alberta would not only ...

News Canada » Alberta: A Bad Year for Bees Gets Worse as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Canada’s Honey Belt

News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/world/canada/trump-tariffs-canada-bees-honey.html
Published on: Saturday 05 September 2026

Alberta produces 40 percent of Canada’s honey. This year, rain and President Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten the industry.

News Canada » Alberta: Media Advisory - Canada and Alberta to celebrate clean energy milestone

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/media-advisory-canada-alberta-celebrate-150000400.html
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, and Alberta's Minister of Energy and Minerals, Honourable Brian Jean, M.L.A., will attend the groundbreaking of a major ...

News Canada » Alberta: Federal Tories launch 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign ahead of Alberta referendum

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/ar-AA2bApUL
Published on: Friday 04 September 2026

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.

News Canada » Alberta: Federal Conservatives launch campaign to keep Alberta in Canada as referendum fight escalates

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/federal-conservatives-launch-campaign-to-keep-alberta-in-canada-as-referendum-fight-escalates/ar-AA2bCZs9
Published on: Saturday 05 September 2026

Alberta’s unity debate has moved from petitions and polling into organized federal campaigning. The federal Conservatives launched “Conservatives for Canada” ...

News Canada » Alberta: Trump Isn’t Just Trolling Canada. He’s Helping Push It Apart.

News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/opinion/canada-alberta-separatists-trump-maga.html
Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026

Mr. Łukaszuk has one special worry: that Mr. Trump is bent on undermining Canada and widening any crack he can find. No polling indicates the Oct. 19 referendum will succeed, but if Albertans vote ...

News Canada » Alberta: Alberta Independence Referendum Is A Dangerous Gamble In The Trump Era

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2026/08/24/alberta-independence-referendum-is-a-dangerous-gamble-in-the-trump-era/
Published on: Monday 24 August 2026

While Alberta's grievances may be legitimate, pursuing separation now could weaken Canada's ongoing trade dispute potentially benefiting US interests in absorbing Canada.

News Canada » Alberta: Alberta grievances are real, but separation isn't the answer: Canada West Foundation report

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/alberta-grievances-are-real-but-separation-isnt-the-answer-canada-west-foundation-report/ar-AA2buWuQ
Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026

While many of the concerns fuelling Alberta’s separatist movement are legitimate and deserve to be addressed, leaving Canada isn’t the answer and could create a host of new economic and constitutional ...

News Canada » Alberta: Jann Arden to appear at pro-Canada concert ahead of Alberta separation vote

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment/music/jann-arden-to-appear-at-pro-canada-concert-ahead-of-alberta-separation-vote/ar-AA2bxCnl
Published on: Thursday 03 September 2026

CALGARY — Jann Arden is set to join a cohort of Alberta performers for a free concert promoting national unity ahead of the province's fall referendum on quitting Canada.

News Canada » Alberta: What Is The Alberta 51 Project—Hard-Right Canadian Separatist Group Gaining Steam From Fox News

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/05/16/what-is-the-alberta-51-project-hard-right-canadian-separatist-group-gaining-steam-from-fox-news/
Published on: Tuesday 16 May 2023

A tiny far-right Canadian separatist group pushing for Alberta to join the U.S. as the 51st state got a publicity boost when right-wing outlets Fox News and Newsmax reported about its existence ...

News Canada » Alberta: Alberta Separatism Would Harm Both Canada and the United States

News channel or source: https://www.csis.org/analysis/alberta-separatism-would-harm-both-canada-and-united-states
Published on: Sunday 08 March 2026

Canada, a confederation of 10 provinces and three territories, has seen its share of separatist sentiment, particularly from the French-speaking province of Quebec. In recent months, however, a ...

News Canada » Alberta: Varcoe: Alberta businesses caught in Canada-U.S. trade war crossfire with counter-tariffs expected next week

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/varcoe-death-by-1000-cuts-alberta-businesses-await-counter-tariffs-amid-widening-trade-clash/ar-AA2buaRD
Published on: Thursday 03 September 2026

Another key tariff-related deadline is approaching for Alberta companies, and business leaders such as John Jeffrey and Corey Smith are taking note.