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Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote
May 23, 2026
Bloomberg Business

Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith put her political future on the line with a referendum on secession, set for Oct. 19. Business groups warned it will hurt the economy. Political scientist Lisa Young said, "Federalists are not happy about having the referendum at all." Many Albertans have felt Ottawa unfairly held back their province.