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In an exclusive interview, Danielle Smith says the Canadian energy rich province can meet capacity challenges to upscale exports to the US, Asia and many key markets.
From Russia to the US, foreign actors are trying to exploit existing grievances, which researchers describe as a threat to Canada's "democratic integrity".
Russian and pro-Trump U.S. actors are amplifying and spreading misinformation about Alberta separatism, warns a new report released Wednesday. The study, backed by five think-tanks, including DisinfoWatch and the Global Centre for Democratic Resilience,
A separatist convoy gathers in Edmonton on Monday. Alberta’s proposed referendum on independence is being targeted by foreign actors seeking to sow discord in the province, a study being released this week by the Global Centre for Democratic Resilience says. HENRY MARKEN/AFP/Getty Images
Alberta separatists say they have collected more than enough signatures to force a referendum on declaring independence from Canada.
Moscow has long tried to meddle in foreign elections. What's newer is Canada's neighbour overtly trying to influence and fan flames of referendum bid, warns a new report on foreign interference.
Minority in resource-rich province support independence from Canada, blaming federal government for blocking oil production
Any attempt by Alberta to separate from the rest of Canada must follow the strict rules set out by the Clarity Act, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday, while making the case that he can stop the secessionist push by demonstrating that the federation works.
It's unknown how many people may have been able to access an online database with the personal information of millions of Albertans. The CEO of a domestic violence organization in Calgary calls the situation "disturbing" and says it puts victims at risk.