Will Alberta become the 51st US state? Some Canadians hope so.

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1. Mon, 10 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Politico Europe03:12
     Will Alberta become the 51st US state? Some Canadians hope so.

     The Alberta separatist movement is intensifying as a critical vote nears.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)07:46
     Raste pokret za neovisnost najbogatije kanadske pokrajine: "Trump nas može spasiti"

     SEPARATISTIČKI pokret u Alberti jača, potaknut Trumpom i nezadovoljstvom Ottawom. U listopadu će birači odlučivati o pokretanju procesa za referendum o odcjepljenju od Kanade.

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)16:54
     Je li stvarno moguće da se ova federalna jedinica odcijepi i uzrokuje raspad velike države? Uskoro se bliži ‘dan D‘

     Stanovnici Alberte glasat će 19. listopada 2026. na referendumu o tome hoće li pokrajinska vlada pokrenuti pravni postupak predviđen kanadskim ustavom za održavanje obvezujućeg referenduma o odcjepljenju od Kanade, ali sam kanadski pravni sustav secesiju čini iznimno teškom, a najnovija istraživanja...

2. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • edmontonjournal.com17:04first to report
     Alberta Voices: 'Squeaky wheel gets the grease'
3. Tue, 18 August 2026

   5 reports
   • mayerthorpefreelancer.com02:17
     Officials urge voters not to be misled by referendum ballot rumours
   • klkntv.com14:24
     Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office

     TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Quebec’s separatist party said Tuesday he would delay any referendum on independence from Canada until Donald Trump is no longer U.S. president. Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, whose party is out of power but could win Quebec’s next election that must be held by Oct. 5, said a PQ government would still hold...

   • Bloomberg Politics14:32
     Quebec Separatists Won’t Hold Independence Vote Until Trump Is Gone

     A separatist party leading in polls ahead of an October election in Quebec says it would only hold a referendum on breaking away from Canada after Donald Trump leaves the White House.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)15:50
     Vođa separatista u Quebecu: Nećemo održati referendum o neovisnosti dok Trump ne ode

     ČELNIK separatističke stranke u Quebecu najavio je da će odgađati referendum o neovisnosti od Kanade sve dok Donald Trump ne prestane biti američki predsjednik.

   • Le Monde English17:31
     Quebec's separatist party rules out an independence vote while Trump in power

     Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, whose party is out of power but is favored to win Quebec's October elections, said 'this would be the worst possible time to reflect on our future because of Trump.'

4. Wed, 19 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Al Jazeera English00:17
     Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office

     Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.

   • edmontonjournal.com17:22
     Alberta Voices: 'Try visiting America'
5. Thu, 20 August 2026

   1 report
   • edmontonjournal.com20:15
     Two people with different political views agree on Alberta's place
6. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)19:09
     The Canadian province set to vote on becoming a breakaway country

     Alberta's separatist movement is exposing deep fractures inside one of the world's most stable federations and shares striking similarities with WA's historical secession attempts. An upcoming referendum will test its support.

7. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • thewalrus.ca10:30
     I Hate Watching the Alberta Flag Become a Symbol of Separatism

     The blue emblem is no longer neutral here. That’s true for the Maple Leaf too

8. Tue, 25 August 2026

   4 reports
   • toronto.citynews.ca08:00edited after publishing
     Frenemies for Canada: Ex-Alberta premiers join hands to keep province from separating

     previouslyNotley, Kenney join forces to co-chair business campaign against Alberta separation

     Two former political foes in Alberta are joining hands to try to keep the province from separating.

   • nationalpost.com17:29
     Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley join forces in campaign opposing Alberta separatism
   • theglobeandmail.com19:08
     Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney co-chair campaign against Alberta separation

     The former premiers agree that the referendum is bad for business and bad timing during a trade war with the U.S., statement says

   • calgary.citynews.ca23:51
     Calgary home covered in pro-Trump flags drawing mixed reaction

     A Calgary home draped in pro-U.S. President Donald Trump banners is attracting attention and sparking sharply divided opinions amid the escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S. The house, on a residential street in the city’s southwest, displays a large American flag alongside multiple ‘Trump 2028’ banners. CityNews spoke with residents passing by the […]

9. Wed, 26 August 2026

   3 reports
   • cheknews.ca14:16edited after publishing
     Alberta's Smith bucks NDP call to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war

     previouslyAlberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war

     Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on quitting Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbour.

   • calgaryherald.com16:02
     Alberta Voices: Separate from the UCP, not from Canada
   • thenews.com.pk16:20
     Alberta premier faces calls to halt separation vote as Canada-US tensions rise

     Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to cancel or postpone the province's upcoming separation referendum as Canada's trade war with the United States...

10. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • edmontonjournal.com10:00
      Thursday's letters: Referendum puts minorities at risk

      URL changednow edmontonjournal.com:443/opinion/letters/thursdays-letters-referendum-minorities-bikers-infill

    • edmontonjournal.com22:13
      'How irresponsible': Alberta separatists say Canada-U.S. trade war bolsters calls for independence
11. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
    • calgaryherald.com22:30
      Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Saturday
12. Wed, 2 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Le Monde (France)02:00
      Au Québec, la cause indépendantiste séduit la jeunesse

      Plus de trente ans après le dernier référendum sur l’indépendance du Québec, une partie de la nouvelle génération rêve de faire de la province canadienne un pays souverain. Propulsé par une viralité sur les réseaux sociaux, le mouvement fait entendre sa voix à l’approche des élections provinciales.

    • stettlerindependent.com17:00
      Voters reminded of changes as referendum special ballot mailing begins

      Elections Alberta has begun mailing out referendum special packages. Elections Alberta chief electoral officer Gordon McClure is also reminding voters of changes to the voting experience due to legislative amendments […]

13. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report
    • globalnews.ca23:53
      Some referendum ballots missing as Albertans begin to receive mail-in paperwork

      As demand for mail-in ballots climbs ahead of the Alberta referendum, some voters are reporting problems with the packages they have received from Elections Alberta.

14. Fri, 4 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Times of India04:04
      Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s message to international students: Study, then return home

      Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith has made it clear that international students need to leave Canada once their study visas expire. She highlighted that these visas serve as temporary permits meant for academic pursuits, urging students to return to their home countries. This statement follows rising concerns over immigration programs misleading students about potential residency outcomes. With Canada tightening its immigration policies, unauthorized work could lead to serious repercussions.

    • medicinehatnews.com10:25
      Referendum results will take time, Qs counted one at a time

      pwachter@lethbridgeherald.com Officials from Elections Alberta outlined operational details for the upcoming provincial referendum during a technical briefing Thursday, detailing a hand-count process that will extend at least into the early morning following the vote. Deputy chief electoral officer Dallas Stos confirmed that a budget for the event will be released later in the fall. “We

    • edmontonjournal.com18:32
      Conservative MP launches Alberta remaining in Canada campaign