Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

KINSELLA: Alberta's separation would leave the rest of Canada feeling cranky

The Western separatists are grousing about Canada, again, and threatening to take their ball and go, um, home.

Cuthand: Indigenous leaders assert rights in any separation debate

While Prime Minister Carney prepared for his trip to Washington, all the premiers lined up behind him except for Alberta’s Danielle Smith.

Elections Have Consequences for Canada - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Elections have consequences, and sometimes they come rather swiftly. In the case of the recent federal election, the consequence that is now looming in Canada is the breakup of the nation. Canada was not founded as one big blob of a country, but as a federation of provinces, and it seems as if there has always been some sort of separatist movement in play as long as one can remember. It used to be Quebec that wanted to separate, purportedly to p…

Majority of Canadians Say Alberta Separation Threat Should Be Taken Seriously: Survey

A majority of Canadians say they consider the threat of Alberta’s secession from Canada to be serious, according to a recent survey. Fifty-two percent of Canadians said the threat of Alberta separation should be taken “very seriously,” while 27 percent say it shouldn’t, the May 7 Leger survey completed for the Association for Canadian Studies found. Another 21 percent said they were not sure. Meanwhile, in Alberta, 63 percent said threats of sep…

Nearly 20% of Albertans would vote to leave Canada in new poll

Separatism chatter has been growing in Alberta and a new poll shows just how many Albertans would consider voting to separate from Canada.

Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy

Ex-minister Peter Guthrie says Premier Danielle Smith encouraging referendum could hurt Alberta's reputation and severely damage economy.