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Activists behind Stay Free Alberta say they collected about 302,000 signatures—well above the 178,000 required—to trigger a referendum on whether Alberta should secede from Canada; if validated, a yes/no ballot could appear as early as October. The effort faces legal and political hurdles, including court challenges and mixed support from Premier Danielle Smith, who has not endorsed independence personally.
Stay Free Alberta submitted about 302,000 signatures—well over the 178,000 required—to trigger a province-wide referendum on Alberta exiting Canada, with a vote potentially on the October ballot if verified. Premier Danielle Smith says she would move forward if enough names are validated but does not support secession, arguing federal policies have harmed Alberta’s economy. Indigenous groups are pursuing court challenges that could block the referendum, adding legal hurdles to the push.
An Alberta separatist group says it has gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada and submitted them to Elections Alberta in Edmonton on May 4, 2026, with supporters carrying boxes and waving flags.