Alberta premier pushes sovereignty referendum if petition succeeds
Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:29 pm
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is igniting separatist fervor by promising a referendum on provincial independence—if citizens can rustle up enough signatures. With talk of an independence vote as soon as 2026 and a call for self-determination that some say borders on a political version of "DIY democracy," the province braces for a seismic shift.
Alberta's premier said she will also put a referendum on the ballot if a petition gets enough signatures
La première ministre de l’Alberta, Danielle Smith, a déclaré qu’elle organiserait un référendum sur la souveraineté de la province l’année prochaine si les citoyens recueillaient les signatures requises dans une pétition.
La première ministre provinciale l’organiserait si les citoyens recueillaient les signatures requises dans une pétition.
"There is a large and growing number of Albertans that have lost hope in Alberta having a free and prosperous future as a part of Canada. Many of these Albertans are organizing petitions to trigger a citizen initiated referendum," Smith said
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