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CP NewsAlert: Alberta separation group submits names to try to trigger referendum

  • The Canadian Press

  • Canadian Press

  • May 4, 2026

A person wears an Alberta First hat while taking part in signing a petition that seeks to have a referendum on Alberta separation in Stony Plain, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON -- Alberta separatists say they have formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada.

The group needed 178,000 signatures to force the province to consider such a vote.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said if the petition is verified, there will be a referendum.

More to come.