US urged to respect Canadian sovereignty as Alberta separatists push referendum
TL;DR
Alberta separatists collecting signatures for a referendum to leave Canada reportedly met U.S. officials in Washington to discuss feasibility and financing, drawing criticism from Canadian premiers who insist sovereignty be respected and that the democratic process be handled domestically; White House officials say no commitments were made, while Ipsos polls suggest about 30% of Albertans would vote to begin separation, with most residents favoring remaining part of Canada.
- 'Respect Canadian sovereignty', Carney tells US officials after they meet Alberta separatists BBC
- Trump officials met group pushing Alberta independence from Canada Financial Times
- Carney urges US not to meddle in Alberta independence movement Politico
- Canada separatists accused of ‘treason’ after secret talks with US state department The Guardian
- Albertan separatists court Trump while he feuds with Canada Axios
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