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Change in Government Won’t Stop Separatist Movement, Says Leader

On Jan. 31, 2026, Jeffrey Rath, general counsel for Stay Free Alberta, said a Conservative government would not stop the separatist movement, remaining unmoved at the Calgary convention.
At the Calgary convention on Jan. 30, 2026, Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party Leader, blamed the federal Liberals for higher costs and said, `Liberals are in power, and just as night follows day, separatist movements are in resurgence.`
Collecting signatures for a citizen-led petition, Rath and supporters seek nearly 178,000 signatures to advance the provincial referendum process, which would involve negotiations with the federal government and First Nations groups.
Ipsos polling found about 28 per cent support for Alberta separatism, dropping to between 15 and 16 per cent after consequences; Alberta Liberal MP Cory Hogan said politicians are legitimizing the movement.
Philippe J. Fournier argues Quebec separatism debate is overstated, saying `This is the level sovereignty has been in Quebec, not for just a few years, but even for decades` and historic tensions predate current Liberal rule.

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Change in government wouldn't stop Alberta separatist movement, says leader

CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed the federal Liberals for past and present separatist movements in Canada, but a separatist leader in Alberta said his group will still push to leave regardless of who is in office in Ottawa.

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