Canada News » Alberta News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Some Albertans wants a divorce from Canada. Now comes the custody battle for the UCP
Behind the sovereignty referendum debate, separatist activists are organizing inside the UCP, raising questions about Danielle Smith's leadership and the future of Alberta conservatism.
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Fringe to Mainstream: The Movement to Split Alberta From Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Alberta Premier to Campaign Against Splitting from Canada
Despite the political turbulence, recent polling indicates Alberta separatists remain well short of majority support.
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: What happens if Alberta actually leaves? Here’s what every Canadian needs to know
Alberta’s independence movement is no longer just a protest chant or a bumper sticker. As of 2026, it has become a real political situation that ... Read more This article appeared first on Mastermind ...
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Poll suggests 84% of Albertans want privacy law to cover political parties and candidates
At least four in five Albertans agree that the privacy law applying to businesses should also apply to political parties, suggests a new Ipsos poll, conducted for a B.C. privacy advocacy organization.
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Alberta’s independence debate is pushing Canada towards its biggest constitutional crisis in decades
The complicated structure of the vote emerged after an Alberta judge struck down an earlier separatist petition because organisers failed to properly consult Indigenous communities whose treaty rights ...
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Canada’s Carney says Alberta is ‘essential’ as province mulls separation
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Politics Insider: Quebec, Alberta share common causes, Smith says
Maura Forrest and Matthew Scace report that, speaking today in Quebec City, Smith said that despite their cultural and linguistic differences, Alberta and Quebec share much in common, including their ...
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: If Alberta leaves, Canada loses more than oil
There is no shortage of voices warning Albertans what they stand to lose if they pursue separation. Dire predictions about trade disruption, currency instability, border complications, and political ...
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Albertans Could Soon Vote on Whether to Separate From Canada. Here’s What to Know
Reporter Voters in Alberta may weigh in on a referendum later this year that would ask if they want the province to leave Canada. On Monday, Alberta separatists announced that they had officially ...
News Canada » Alberta » Politics: Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to call a referendum that could lead to the energy-rich province separating from Canada has angered both sides of the debate and triggered calls to challenge ...