Alberta is seeking independence from Canada following a court ruling by Danielle Smith's government, amidst political pressures.
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Updated Aug 30
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Alberta is seeking independence from Canada following a court ruling by Danielle Smith's government, amidst political pressures.
Who's involved
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Alberta holds a referendum on its future amid US government non-interference and Trump administration trade actions.Also in this story
- Naheed Nenshi urges Danielle Smith to cancel or postpone the Alberta referendum amidst escalating US trade tensions.
- Trump allegedly wants to tariff musical instruments while Alberta considers separation from Canada.
- CSIS is monitoring foreign interference in the Alberta referendum, while Naheed Nenshi sought updates on foreign influence.
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Alberta
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Danielle Smith
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- Leaders Doug Ford and Danielle Smith met in Calgary to discuss energy policy, focusing on increasing oil shipments to the BC coast while navigating the ongoing US tariff war.
- Pipeline plans were announced by the governments of Alberta and Ontario, coinciding with Indigenous advocacy across BC and Ontario.
Related events
- Smith highlights pipeline vulnerabilities as US border threats loom, prompting Carney to suggest political retaliation against US trade threats.
- The interests of Alberta are now part of the national political debate, putting pressure on the Prime Minister to unify national goals.
- Premier Danielle Smith is leading the independence debate in Alberta, while provinces adopt different treaty narratives.
- Danielle Smith led the government's statement commemorating Alberta Day.
- PMO co-organizes national investment summit where Carney aims to boost business investment, with Smith representing Alberta's projects.