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Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down tech titan Elon Musk's call for separation

  • The Canadian Press

  • Canadian Press

  • October 7, 2026

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks to the media at a meeting of western premiers in Kananaskis, Alta., Monday, May 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

REGINA -- The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are shutting down a suggestion from U.S. tech titan Elon Musk that the two provinces should split from Canada.

Musk, the trillionaire tech businessman and former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, says on his social media platform X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would the two Prairie provinces.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe had a concise response to Musk on social media: "No."

Moe has said he's a true Canadian but wouldn't halt a public vote on separation in Saskatchewan if residents petitioned for a plebiscite.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who states she's voting to stay in Canada in an upcoming provincial referendum, says she also strongly disagrees with Musk's opinion.

On Oct. 19, Albertans go to the polls to decide if the province should stay in Canada or whether there should be a second binding referendum on separation.

This report by was first published Oct. 7, 2026.