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 premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition.

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