Separatist sentiment has been stirring in the Canadian province of Alberta after the recent national election.

Alberta separation referendum is back in the spotlight as Premier Danielle Smith announced a 2026 vote could happen—if enough Albertans demand it. During a livestream, Smith said a new bill would lower the signature threshold to trigger a provincial separation vote,

The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.