Alberta

Across late 2025 and early 2026, Alberta’s separation movement shifted from fringe agitation to a structured, institutionally recognized process:

• Petitions were filed under new referendum rules.
• Funding was approved to prepare for a possible 2026 vote.
• Foreign political interest (from the U.S.) raised national‑security concerns.
• Polling showed that despite the noise, public support remains limited and divided.

2/16/2026 #ABFree on X:** "The WEF says 'you will own nothing'. The government of Canada & other governments are implementing policies to take away your homes, cars, guns, land, industries & freedom. Perhaps it is time to fight back Alberta. There are over 1,150,000 home owners in #Alberta who will lose https://t.co/wiCLeWiFEw" / X

2/5/2026 U.S. interest in Alberta separatism raises red flags over what might come next** | CBC News