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Notley, Kenney join forces to co-chair business campaign against Alberta separation
The campaign will be driven by discussions with chamber members and aims to show that a prosperous Alberta includes Canada, the chamber said.
- On Aug. 25, 2026, The Canadian Chamber announced that former premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley will co-chair a campaign urging Albertans to vote to remain in Canada during the Oct. 19 referendum.
- Kenney and Notley argue that separatism threatens to undermine legitimate provincial grievance resolution, noting the referendum is "bad for business" amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
- Former rivals who competed in the 2019 election, Kenney and Notley aim to "put it to bed once and for all," Notley said, uniting despite their political history.
- The Canadian Chamber president Candace Laing stated "Canada will be only better off with greater economic co-operation," emphasizing the business community's desire to protect national unity.
- Albertans will head to the polls on Oct. 19 to decide whether to remain in Canada or hold a second binding vote on quitting, with Notley blaming Premier Danielle Smith's UCP government for the separatist agenda.
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L 74%
C 26%
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