A dangerous playbook is emerging in Alberta, and Ottawa must act

The push for a independence referendum—in Alberta, Quebec, or anywhere else—cannot be ignored. It is part of a broader effort to dismantle the shared framework that holds this country together.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on Nov. 27, 2025, to reset energy relations between Ottawa and Alberta.

At a time when families are struggling to find a doctor, pay rent, or recover from climate disasters, Premier Danielle Smith is choosing to drag Albertans and all Canadians into a dangerous constitutional fight.

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